Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus Posthumous; PAX AVG; Pax
| 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#292491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace 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. It's interesting to note that Claudius II was not the original issuer of this coin, but rather it was issued posthumously in his honor by his successor, Aurelian. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Aurelian to honor his predecessors, and it's a rare example of a coin that was issued after the death of the emperor it depicts.
