Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus Posthumous; S..VS .AVGG; Salus
| 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#292496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding serpent rising from altar; to her right, javelin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S..VS .AVGG
Translation:
Salus Duorum Augustorum.
Health of the two emperors (Augusti).
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. He was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and Vandals, and his coinage often featured imagery related to his military victories. The coin , which features the goddess Salus (health) on the reverse, may have been issued to commemorate one of his military successes.