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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Quintillus FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna
270 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 20.5 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA REDVX
Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Mass varies: 1.99–3.69 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Quintillus coin was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced to 2.8 grams, which was significantly lower than the standard 4.2 grams of earlier Antoninianus coins. This reduction in silver content was likely due to a shortage of silver and an attempt to increase the minting of coins to meet the growing demand for currency. Despite this reduction, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire.
