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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Quintillus PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
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#291574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVGVSTI
-/-//-
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.78–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 19–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Quintillus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased significantly during this period, which led to inflation and a decrease in the value of the Roman currency. Despite this, the coin still features the symbol of Pax (peace) on its reverse side, highlighting the Roman Empire's desire for peace and stability during a tumultuous period in its history.
