© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus CONSECRATIO
270 year| Silver | 2.4 g | 17.5 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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Altar, eagle to right or left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.93–3.32 g;Diameter varies: 15–20 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 the reign of Claudius II Gothicus, who was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and other barbarian tribes. Despite his military successes, Claudius II faced economic challenges during his reign, including inflation and debasement of the Roman currency. The Antoninianus coin, which was introduced during his reign, was an attempt to address these economic issues by introducing a new coin with a higher silver content than previous coins. However, the coin's production was eventually discontinued due to the high cost of producing it, and it remains a rare and valuable collector's item today.
