Antoninianus - Quintillus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
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#291633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Quintillus (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content had been decreasing steadily over the years, and by the time of Quintillus' reign (270 AD), it had reached a point where the coin was no longer made of pure silver. Instead, it was made of a silver-coated copper, which was a less valuable metal. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire. This fact highlights the challenges faced by the Roman Empire in maintaining the value of its currency during a period of economic instability.
