Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| 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#290259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; flanked on each side by captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory 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 economic instability. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation for over 200 years, indicating its durability and widespread use in the Roman Empire.
