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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus IOVI VICTORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 2.8 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VICTORI
Translation: To Jupiter, the Victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.4–3.86 g;Diameter varies: 15.7–23 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 Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Claudius II Gothicus on the other. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign, which lasted from 268 to 270 AD, and was likely used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and legitimacy. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin may have been intended to associate Claudius with the power and authority of the god, and to emphasize the idea that he was a strong and powerful leader.
