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Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus CONSECRATIO
270 year| Silver | 4.1 g | 22 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 | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Funeral pyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.77–4.41 g;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 his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige. The coin's design, which features an image of Claudius II on one side and a depiction of the goddess Consecratio on the other, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote the idea of imperial divine right and to emphasize the power and authority of the Roman state. Despite being issued over 1,700 years ago, the Antoninianus coin remains a valuable and fascinating piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
