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© CGB
Sestertius - Postumus LAETITIA AVG; Treveri
| Bronze | 12.51 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Postumus (260-269) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-261 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.51 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#319162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Galley, left or right, with three or four rowers and steersmen.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA
AVG
Unabridged legend: Laetitia Augusti
Translation: The joy of the august
Comment
This type was issued by the Trier (Treveri) mint; although like many types for Postumus, RIC attributes it to Lugdunum mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Laetitia, the Roman goddess of happiness and prosperity, on its obverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Gallic Empire, which was a breakaway state from the Roman Empire that existed from 260 to 274 AD. The coin's design may have been intended to promote a sense of stability and optimism among the population, and it could be seen as a symbol of the empire's aspirations for a brighter future.