Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus CONSECR AVG; Jupiter
270 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#291420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; Juno, draped, standing, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECR AVG
Translation:
Consecratio Augusti.
Consecration of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Claudius II Gothicus and Jupiter, was part of a series of coins issued during Claudius' reign that were meant to promote the Roman Empire's military victories and the emperor's divine status. The coin's design, which includes an image of Jupiter, the king of the gods, was meant to emphasize Claudius' connection to the divine and his role as a powerful and benevolent leader.
