Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVG
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Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's production coincided with the Gothic War, which lasted from 267 to 269 AD and saw the Roman Empire facing off against the Goths, a Germanic tribe that had invaded the empire's territories. Despite the challenges of this conflict, the Roman Empire was able to maintain its currency production and issue coins like the Antoninianus, which was a standard circulation coin at the time.
