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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Faustina the Younger LAETITIA S C; Laetitia
| Bronze | 23.1 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.1 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing front, head left, holding wreath in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA S C
Translation:
Laetitia. Senatus Consultum.
Joy. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.8013–24.99 g;Diameter varies: 32–32.08 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustina the Younger, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. She was known for her beauty and her support of her husband's reign, and her image appears on many coins from this time period. The coin's design also includes the inscription "LAETITIA S C," which stands for "Laetitia, Senatus Consulto," or "Laetitia, by decree of the Senate." This suggests that the coin was issued by the Roman Senate in honor of Faustina the Younger.
