© Gervais
© Gervais
Antoninianus - Claudius II P M TR P II COS P P
269 year| Bronze | 2.3 g | 18.8 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 269 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Claudius standing left, togate, holding olive-branch and scepter
no Δ
or Δ in right field
or Δ in left field
or Δ in exe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was introduced by the Roman Emperor Claudius II in 269 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of bronze and had a higher silver content than the denarius, making it more valuable. This change in currency was an attempt by Claudius II to address the inflation that had become a significant problem in the Roman Empire. Despite its introduction, the Antoninianus did not last long and was eventually replaced by other currencies.
