© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Quintillus MARTI PACIF; Mars
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#291572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PACIF
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Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.69–2.98 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Quintillus (MARTI PACIF; Mars) was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which led to inflation and devaluation of the currency. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design featuring Mars, the god of war, reflected the empire's military prowess.
