© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus NEPTVN AVG or NEPTVS AVG; Neptune
| Silver | 3 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 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Neptune, standing left, holding dolphin in right hand and trident in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEPTVN AVG or NEPTVS AVG
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Translation:
Neptuno Augusti.
To venerable Neptune.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.501–4.02 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Claudius II, also known as Claudius Gothicus, was a military leader who became emperor in 268 AD after the death of his predecessor, Gallienus. He was known for his victories against the Goths and other barbarian tribes, and his reign marked a brief period of stability in the empire after a series of civil wars and external threats. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, including the Antoninianus, still bore the image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, indicating the continued importance of maritime trade and commerce in the empire.
