Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus IOVI CONSERV 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#290301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; Claudius Gothicus, standing, holding spear. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERV AVG
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Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Augusti.
To Jupiter, the protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (IOVI CONSERV AVG) 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 succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and foreign invasions. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
