Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus PAX EXERCI; 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#290249 |
|---|---|
| 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 EXERCI
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Translation:
Pax Exerciti.
Peace of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus in 268 AD, during a time of economic crisis and military conflict. The coin was made of silver, but its value was inflated to twice that of the denarius, the standard Roman currency at the time. This caused confusion and discontent among the population, as the value of the coin did not match its actual worth. Despite this, the Antoninianus coin remained in circulation until the fall of the Roman Empire in 395 AD.