© 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 MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Silver | 2.5 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 | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PACIFERO
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Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.17–2.75 g;Diameter varies: 19.72–21 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Claudius II Gothicus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with constant threats from barbarian tribes and internal political instability. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce high-quality coins like this Antoninianus, which showcases the empire's enduring artistic and economic legacy.
