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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus GENIVS EXERCI; Genius
| Silver | 2.9 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIVS EXERCI
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Translation:
Genius Exercitus.
To the genius (guardian spirit) of the army.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.55–3.86 g;Diameter varies: 17–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Emperor Claudius II Gothicus on one side, and the personification of the Roman Empire, Genius Exercitus, on the other. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign (268-270 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its small size, weighing only 2.9 grams, it is made of silver, indicating the value placed on this precious metal during that time period.
