© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus IOVI VICTORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 2.8 g | 19 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VICTORI
Translation: To Jupiter, the Victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.9–3.35 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of Emperor Claudius II Gothicus on the other. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign, which lasted from 268 to 270 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its small size, weighing only 2.8 grams, it is made of silver, which was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time.
