© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus Posthumous; AETERNIT AVG; Sol
| Silver | 1.9 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNIT AVG
Unabridged legend: Aeternitas Augusti.
Translation: Eternity of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus with a beard. Most depictions of Claudius II show him clean-shaven, so this coin offers a unique glimpse into the emperor's personal style. Additionally, the coin's minting during Claudius II's posthumous reign highlights the complexities of Roman imperial succession and the political dynamics of the time.
