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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Crispina LAETITIA S C; Laetitia
| Bronze | 24 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-191 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder, set on globe, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA S C
Translation:
Laetitia. Senatus Consultum.
Joy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.13–28.8 g;Diameter varies: 30–34 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Crispina (Laetitia) was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of the goddess Laetitia on the reverse, was meant to promote the ideals of abundance, fertility, and prosperity, which were highly valued in Roman culture. Despite the coin's small denomination, it remains a popular collector's item today due to its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.
