© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Quintillus MARTI PAC or MARTI PACI or MARTI PACIF or MARTI PACAT; Mars
270 year| Silver | 3 g | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Mars or Virtus, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PAC or MARTI PACI or MARTI PACIF or MARTI PACAT
-/-//-
Translation:
Mars Pacatori.
Mars at peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.77–3.87 g;Diameter varies: 18–21.2 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Quintillus coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Quintillus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and was likely used as a form of propaganda to promote the emperor's military victories and bolster his image as a strong leader. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
