Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus APOLLI CONS; Apollo
| Gold | 1.8 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLI CONS
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (APOLLI CONS; Apollo) coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Apollo on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Claudius II Gothicus. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign (268-270 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable artifact from the Roman Empire.
