© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Claudius II Gothicus MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Bronze | 12.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIFERO
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and Claudius II Gothicus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with constant wars and conflicts, and the image of Mars was meant to symbolize the empire's military strength and power.
