Antoninianus - Claudius II LIBERTAS AVG
| Bronze | - | 20 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 | Bronze |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Claudius II (LIBERTAS AVG) is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coinage reform of 274 AD, enacted by Claudius II, introduced a new denomination of coins, including the Antoninianus, which was meant to address the inflation and debasement of the Roman currency. Despite the efforts to stabilize the economy, the coinage reform ultimately failed, and the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges.
