© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus LIBERITAS AVG; Libertas
| Silver | 2.2 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERITAS AVG
Translation:
Libertas Augusti.
Freedom of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.62–2.66 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (LIBERITAS AVG; Libertas) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting period, 268-270 AD, coincided with the Gothic War, a series of conflicts between the Roman Empire and the Goths, a Germanic tribe. Despite the challenges of this period, the coin's design and production remained consistent, with the image of Libertas (Liberty) on the reverse side, symbolizing the empire's commitment to freedom and the rule of law.
