Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus Posthumous; ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ABVNDANTIA AVG
Unabridged legend: Abundantia Augusti.
Translation: Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Claudius II Gothicus, was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 276-282 AD, during a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's very survival. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which served as a symbol of the empire's enduring power and influence.
