© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Antoninianus - Quintillus MARTI PACIL; Mars
270 year| Silver | 1.6 g | - |
| 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 | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIL
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Example of this type:Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Quintillus (MARTI PACIL; Mars) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually reduced to 1.6 grams, which was a significant decrease from the standard 3.4 grams of previous issues. This decrease in silver content was likely due to a combination of inflation, debasement of the currency, and a shortage of silver. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintained its value and remained in circulation throughout the empire.
