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Antoninianus - Claudius II FELICIT TEMP; Cyzicus
270 year| Silver | 3.88 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#73216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Felicitas standing on the left, holding a long caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT TEMP
Comment
Official RIC does not list this variant, the RIC number refers here to MER-RIC database.Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coinage was introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman coin for over 400 years. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, which had been debased over time. The coin was named after Caracalla's adoptive father, Antoninus Pius, who was also a Roman Emperor. The Antoninianus became the dominant coin in the Roman Empire and was used for over a century until it was replaced by the nummus, a coin made of bronze and silver, in 284 AD.
