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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus IVNO REGINA; Juno
| Silver | 3.2 g | 20.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at her feet, peacock.
Officina sometimes in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA
Unabridged legend: Iunoni Reginae.
Translation: To queen Juno.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.3–3.75 g;
Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus and Juno was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to commemorate the Roman Empire's victory over the Goths. The coin's design, which includes the image of Juno, was meant to symbolize the empire's strength and power.
