Denarius - Septimius Severus LAETITIA AVGG; Laetitia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left or right, holding wreath in extended right hand and rudder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA AVGG
Translation:
Laetitia Augustorum.
Joy of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features an image of the goddess Laetitia, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Laetitia was a minor goddess of fertility and childbirth, and her appearance on the coin may have been intended to promote the fertility and prosperity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Septimius Severus.