Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus Posthumous; APOLLI CONS; Apollo
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLI CONS
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (Posthumous; APOLLI CONS; Apollo) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 276-282 AD, shortly after the death of Claudius II, who had ruled the empire from 268-276 AD. During his reign, the empire faced numerous challenges, including invasions by Germanic tribes and plagues that decimated the population. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of the empire's power and influence.
