Antoninianus - Quintillus LIBERITAS AVG; Libertas
270 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 21 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 | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding cap in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERITAS AVG
Translation:
Libertas Augusti.
Freedom of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Quintillus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Libertas (Liberty) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of freedom and prosperity, which was a key concern of the Roman people during this period. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, the Antoninianus - Quintillus coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the 3rd century AD.