© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus APOLLI CONS; Apollo
| Silver | 2.9 g | 19.5 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APOLLI CONS
H
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.51–3.43 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (APOLLI CONS; Apollo) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 268-270 AD, during a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's very survival. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
