Sestertius - Faustina the Younger LAETITIA S C, Laetitia

€264,370.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year161-176
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.7 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1654, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1654
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina II, draped, sometimes double row of pearls, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head round head, down cheek, curls, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFAVSTINA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.)
Reverse descriptionLaetitia, draped, standing front, head left, holding wreath in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLAETITIA S C
(Translation: Laetitia. Senatus Consultum. Joy. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID4291108180
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