Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus AETER AVG; Diana
| 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#290287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, holding torch, facing Sol; Sol, radiate, standing right, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETER AVG
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus and Diana was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his rule. The coin's design features the emperor on one side and the goddess Diana on the other, symbolizing the imperial power and the protection of the Roman state. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant departure from the usual bronze or copper coins of the time, indicating the high value placed on silver during the Roman Empire.
