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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus PAX AVG; Pax
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVG
P
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.39–3.94 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (PAX AVG; Pax) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting period, 268-270 AD, coincided with a series of civil wars, known as the Year of the Four Emperors, which saw the rise and fall of multiple emperors in quick succession. Despite this instability, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout the empire, indicating the resilience and enduring nature of the Roman currency system.
