Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus Posthumous; LIBERT AVG; Libertas
| 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#292487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, holding cap in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERT AVG
Translation:
Libertas Augusti.
Freedom of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus was issued posthumously, meaning after his death, which is indicated by the abbreviation "Posthumous" on the coin. This was a common practice in ancient Rome, where coins were often issued to honor deceased emperors or to promote the image of a current emperor. The coin's design, including the image of Libertas (Liberty) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of freedom and liberty, which was an important concept during Claudius II's reign.