Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus PIETAS AVG; Mercury
| 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#290172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVG
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Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (268-270 AD) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various deities and personifications on the reverse. The coin , with the inscription "PIETAS AVG" and featuring Mercury, was likely intended to promote the idea of the Roman Empire's piety and devotion to the gods, as well as to emphasize the emperor's role as a divine ruler.
