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Antoninianus - Claudius II LIBERT AVG
270 year| Silver | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#65105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, standing left holding cap and sceptre
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERT AVG
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was introduced by the Roman Emperor Claudius II in 270 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for over 400 years. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, which had been debased over time. This change in currency was an attempt to address the inflation and economic instability that had plagued the Roman Empire in the 3rd century AD.
