© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | 3 g | 19.5 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 | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens
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 his achievements, Claudius II's reign was cut short by his death in 270 AD, and the empire continued to face challenges in the years that followed. The coin bearing his image and the inscription "PAX AVGVSTI" (Peace of the Augusti) serves as a reminder of this moment in history and the ongoing struggles of the Roman Empire during that time.
