Antoninianus - Quintillus MARTI PACI; Mars
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#291607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PACI
-/-//P
Translation:
Mars Pacatori.
Mars at peace.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD and was used until the end of the Roman Empire in the 5th century. It was made of silver, but its purity varied over time, with some coins containing as little as 20% silver. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a popular coin among merchants and traders due to its standardized design and widely recognized value.
