© CGB
© CGB
Antoninianus - Claudius II IOVI STATORI
| Silver | 2.63 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 269-270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, head right, naked, holding long sceptre with right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI STATORI
Translation: To Jupiter who arrests the fugitives
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and an image of Emperor Claudius II on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and the image of Jupiter was seen as a symbol of the power and authority of the emperor. The coin's design reflects the blending of Roman mythology and politics during this period.
