Denarius - Faustina the Younger LAETITIA, Laetitia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year161-176
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#702, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.702
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 right, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLAETITIA
(Translation: Laetitia. Joy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID3486373800
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