Denarius - Julia Domna (LAETITIA; Laetitia)
Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right.
Lettering: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and rudder in left hand.
Lettering: LAETITIA
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Julia Domna (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Size
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse Lettering
LAETITIA
Comments
Mass varies: 2.714–3.78 g;
Diameter varies: 17.18–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
