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Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus VIRTVS AVG; Minerva
| Silver | 3.2 g | 20.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.51–3.97 g;Diameter varies: 19–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II Gothicus (VIRTVS AVG; Minerva) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to commemorate military victories and promote the imperial cult. The coin's design, which includes an image of the goddess Minerva on the reverse, suggests that Claudius II may have been attempting to promote himself as a wise and victorious leader, much like the goddess Minerva was associated with wisdom and victory in Roman mythology.
