Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) (268-270) front Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) (268-270) back
no image

Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas

 
Gold 4.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
268-270
Value
Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#290318
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG

Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Claudius II Gothicus.