© Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
© Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| Silver | 2.5 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVG
II
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.45–2.61 g;Diameter varies: 18–18.71 mm;
Example of this type:
Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Claudius II, also known as Claudius Gothicus, was a military leader who became emperor in 268 AD after the death of his predecessor, Gallienus. He was known for his victories against the Goths, which is reflected in the coin's inscription "AEQVITAS AVG," which translates to "Equity of the Emperor." Despite his military successes, Claudius II's reign was cut short by a plague that swept through the empire in 270 AD, leading to his death and the succession of his brother, Quintillus. This coin serves as a reminder of the challenges and triumphs of the Roman Empire during that time period.
