Antoninianus - Quintillus LIBERT AVG or LIBERTAS AVG; Libertas
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#291615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding cap in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERT AVG or LIBERTAS 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 minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Libertas on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of liberty and freedom, which was a key aspect of the Roman Empire's ideology. Despite this, the coin's minting was likely done using forced labor, as the Roman Empire was known for its use of slave labor in its mines and minting operations. This contrast between the coin's message of freedom and the reality of its production highlights the complexities and contradictions of the Roman Empire's society and economy.