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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus SPES AVG; Spes
| Silver | 2.9 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPES AVG
I
Translation:
Spes Augusti.
Hope of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.44–3.95 g;Diameter varies: 17.06–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Claudius II, also known as Claudius Gothicus, was a military leader who became emperor in 268 AD after the death of his predecessor, Gallienus. He was known for his victories against the Goths and Vandals, and his reign marked a brief period of stability in the empire after years of civil wars and external threats. Despite this, the empire continued to decline, and the coinage of this period reflects the economic and political challenges of the time. The Antoninianus was a standard circulation coin that was introduced during the reign of Claudius II, and it was made of silver, weighing 2.9 grams. It features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Spes (Hope) on the other, symbolizing the hope for a brighter future that Claudius II represented.
