Antoninianus - Quintillus VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas
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#291627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VBERITAS AVG
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Translation:
Uberitas Augusti.
To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Quintillus coin was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was significantly debased, with some estimates suggesting that it contained only about 10% silver, compared to the earlier silver coins that had a purity of around 90%. This debasement was likely a result of the empire's financial struggles and its attempts to pay for military campaigns and other expenses by reducing the value of its currency. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire.
