© sam64
© sam64
Antoninianus - Claudius II IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG / LIBERT AVG with reverse of Gallienus; Rome
| Billon (.030 silver) | 3 g | 17 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 | Billon (.030 silver) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Libertas standing left, holding pileus and vertical sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERT AVG
Translation:
“Libertas Augusti”
(Liberty of the August)
Edge
Plain
Comment
RIC usually mentions a cornucopia instead of the sceptre (this variety can be called as the reverse of Gallienus).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and external invasions, which led to a significant decline in the empire's power and influence. Despite these challenges, the production of coins like the Antoninianus continued, providing a glimpse into the economic and political state of the empire during this time.
