Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus VIRTVS AVG
| 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#290200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Claudius Gothicus, riding right, raising right hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
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 challenges. The coin was made of silver, but its value was intentionally set lower than the value of the gold aureus, which was the standard unit of account at the time. This was done to increase the money supply and stimulate trade, but it also led to inflation and devaluation of the currency. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained in circulation for over 200 years, until the fall of the Roman Empire in 395 AD.
