Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus DIANAE CONS AVG
| 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#290116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag, right. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
DIANAE CONS AVG
Γ
Translation:
Dianae Conservatrix Avgusti.
To Diana, protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Claudius II Gothicus, was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 268-270 AD, during a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's very survival. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of the empire's power and influence.
![Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus [FECV]NDITAS AVG; Fecunditas front](/storage/images/Antoninianus-Claudius-II-Gothicus-FECVNDITAS-AVG-Fecunditas_290117_1.webp)
![Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus [FECV]NDITAS AVG; Fecunditas back](/storage/images/Antoninianus-Claudius-II-Gothicus-FECVNDITAS-AVG-Fecunditas_290117_2.webp)