Aureus - Faustina the Younger LAETITIA, Laetitia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year161-176
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.3 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#699, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.699
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina II, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFAVSTINA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.)
Reverse descriptionLaetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLAETITIA
(Translation: Laetitia. Joy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID6750938000
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