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Antoninianus - Quintillus AETERNIT AVG; Sol
270 year| Silver | 3 g | 19.5 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 | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, nude except for cloak around shoulders, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNIT AVG
N/-//-
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.69–3.48 g;Diameter varies: 18.8–21 mm;
Example of this type:
Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Emperor Quintillus in 270 AD, features an image of the Roman sun god, Sol, on its reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during this period, as the sun was seen as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and prosperity. The coin's design also includes the inscription "AETERNIT AVG," which translates to "Eternal Emperor," highlighting the Roman belief in the emperor's divine right to rule and his role as a guarantor of the empire's eternal prosperity.
