Antoninianus - Quintillus VIRTVS AVG
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#291629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quintillus, standing left, raising captive with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
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 empire was facing severe inflation, and the value of the Roman currency had decreased significantly. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the Antoninianus, which was made of silver and had a higher value than the previous currency. The coin featuring Quintillus was one of the first issues of this new currency, and it was an attempt by the government to restore confidence in the Roman economy. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the value of the Antoninianus continued to fluctuate.