© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus FIDES AVG; Mercury
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FIDES AVG
ς
Translation:
Fides Augusti.
Loyalty of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.44–3.45 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Mercury on its reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Claudius II Gothicus. This suggests that the coin was intended to promote the idea of commerce and trade, which was an important aspect of the Roman Empire's economy during this time period.
