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Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus CONSECRATIO
270 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
-/-//XXI
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.56–3.22 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
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, a Germanic tribe that had been raiding the empire's borders. Despite his military successes, Claudius II's reign was cut short when he died of plague in 270 AD, the same year that this coin was minted. The coin's obverse features an image of Claudius II wearing a radiate crown and the reverse shows a depiction of the goddess Consecratio, representing the imperial consecration of Claudius II. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it may have been used for everyday transactions within the empire.
