© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus CONSERVAT PIETAT
| Silver | 4.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Claudius Gothicus, standing left, holding sceptre, raising kneeling figure.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVAT PIETAT
Translation:
Conservatori Pietatis.
Protector of the piety.
Comment
Example of this type:The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (CONSERVAT PIETAT) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "CONSERVAT PIETAT," translates to "May he preserve piety," which suggests that the emperor was emphasizing the importance of maintaining religious traditions and values during a period of political and military upheaval. This coin is a reminder of the significance of religion in the Roman Empire and how it was often used as a tool for political propaganda.
