Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus VBERTAS AVG; Uberitas
| 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#290191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse or bunch of grapes in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Officina mark in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VBERTAS AVG
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Translation:
Uberitas Augusti.
To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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. The coin was minted between 268 and 270 AD, a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's stability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Antoninianus, continued to be minted with high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, reflecting the enduring cultural and artistic achievements of the Roman Empire.
