Denarius - Ulpia Severina LAETITIA AVG; Laetitia
| Silver | 3.1 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Severina (Ulpia Severina) (274-275) |
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
LAETITIA AVG
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Translation:
Laetitia Augusti.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Ulpia Severina coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) and features an image of the Roman goddess Laetitia (also known as Leticia) on the reverse side. Laetitia was a goddess of happiness, prosperity, and good fortune, and her image on the coin was meant to symbolize the prosperity and happiness that the Roman Empire was experiencing during Aurelian's reign. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was a place of peace, prosperity, and happiness, and that the emperor was responsible for maintaining these positive qualities.
