Antoninianus - Quintillus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
270 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Quintillus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Aequitas (representing equality and justice) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of fairness and balance, which was a key concern during this period of economic upheaval. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.
