Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus MONETA AVG; Moneta
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing front, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA AVG
Translation:
Moneta Augusti.
The mint of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus in 268 AD, and it was the first coin to feature a Roman Emperor with a beard. This was a significant departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman Emperors and signaled a shift towards a more militaristic and rugged image for the Roman Empire.