Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus CONSERVATORES AVG; Minerva
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand, facing Hercules, holding club in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVATORES AVG
Translation:
Conservatores Augusti.
Protectors of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (268-270 AD) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various deities and personifications on the reverse, such as Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and war. This particular coin is notable for its rare depiction of the emperor wearing a beard, which was seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority at the time.