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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 2.8 g | 18.5 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
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Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.46–3.29 g;Diameter varies: 18–20.04 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus on one side, and a depiction of the sun god Sol on the other. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign, which lasted from 268 to 270 AD, and was likely used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and legitimacy. The use of Sol on the reverse side of the coin may have been intended to emphasize Claudius' role as a powerful and divine ruler.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (268-270) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus (ORIENS AVG; Sol) (268-270) coin.
