© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Quintillus VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas
270 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 18.5 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 | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VBERITAS AVG
-/S//-
Translation:
Uberitas Augusti.
To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Quintillus (VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced to 2.8 grams, which was significantly lower than the standard 3.4 grams of previous issues. This reduction in silver content was likely a result of the empire's financial struggles and the need to produce more coins to meet the growing demand for currency. Despite this reduction, the coin still maintained its value and remained in circulation throughout the empire.
