Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus (CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia) (268-270) front Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus (CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia) (268-270) back
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus (CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia) (268-270) photo
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)

Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia

 
Silver 3.4 g 19.5 mm
Description
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
3.4 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#290114
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding compasses in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG

Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.

Comment

Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen

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, ruled from 268 to 270 AD and was known for his military campaigns against the Goths, who were a constant threat to the empire's borders. Despite the challenges of his reign, the coinage issued during his rule, including the Antoninianus, remained of high quality and featured beautiful designs, showcasing the resilience and craftsmanship of Roman minting techniques.