Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus SALVS AVG; Diana
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| 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#290310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing right, drawing arrow from quiver with right hand and holding bow in left hand; Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and leaning on lyre with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus and Diana was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to promote the cult of the Roman emperors. The coin's design, which includes the image of Diana, was meant to emphasize Claudius' role as a protector of the Roman state and its people. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.