Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| 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#290247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVGVSTI
P
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by Emperor Claudius II Gothicus in 268 AD, during a time of economic crisis and military challenges for the Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. This suggests that the Roman Empire was still capable of producing high-quality currency, even during times of adversity.
