Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus Posthumous; ORIENS AVG; Sol
| 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#292489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVG
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Claudius II Gothicus, who was a Roman emperor from 268 to 270 AD. The coin features an image of the sun god Sol on the reverse, which was a common motif during Claudius' reign. This is interesting because it highlights the importance of solar worship in Roman culture during that time period. In fact, Claudius was known for his efforts to promote the cult of Sol Invictus, and the coinage of his reign often featured solar imagery as a way to reinforce his association with the sun god.
