© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus CONSACRATIO
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Funeral pyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSACRATIO
Translation:
Consacratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.88–3.68 g;Diameter varies: 20–23 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 is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Claudius II Gothicus, who ruled from 268 to 270 AD. This was a period of significant political instability and military conflict, including the Gothic War, which lasted from 267 to 269 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which were used for trade and commerce throughout the empire.
