© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus Posthumous; PAX AETERNA; Pax
| Silver | 1.7 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 | 1.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AETERNA
Translation:
Pax Aeterna.
Eternal peace.
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 the image of Claudius II Gothicus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 268 to 270 AD and was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and other Germanic tribes. Despite his military successes, he died of a plague in 270 AD, and this coin was issued posthumously in his honor. The coin's design and inscription, including the image of Claudius II and the Latin phrase "PAX AETERNA" (eternal peace), reflect the ideals of peace and stability that were important to the Roman Empire during this time period.
