Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus SALVS AVG; Salus
| 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#290279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding serpent rising from altar.
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 was introduced by the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus in 268 AD, during a time of economic crisis and military conflict. The coin was made of silver, but its value was inflated to twice that of the standard denarius, which caused inflation and financial difficulties for the Roman citizens. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation for several decades and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
