Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus APOLLINI P CONS; Apollo
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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#290110 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI P CONS
Translation:
Apollini Palatino Conservatori.
Of Palatine Apollo, the protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (APOLLINI P CONS; Apollo) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Claudius II, who ruled from 268 to 270 AD, a period marked by constant wars, plagues, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular form of currency throughout the empire, reflecting the enduring power and influence of Rome at the time.