© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus APOLLINI CONS; Apollo
| Silver | 3 g | 20.5 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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:
APOLLINI CONS
H
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.96–4.12 g;Diameter varies: 17–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 and other barbarian tribes, and his reign marked a brief period of stability in the empire after a series of civil wars and external threats. Despite this, the empire continued to decline, and the coinage of this period reflects the economic and political challenges of the time. The Antoninianus coin, which was introduced during the reign of Claudius II, was a new denomination that replaced the earlier denarius and was intended to address inflation and debase the currency. However, the coinage of this period was often of poor quality, and the Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II is no exception, with many surviving examples showing worn and corrupted dies. Despite these challenges, the coin remains an interesting artifact of a pivotal moment in Roman history.
