© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus MARTI PACIF; Mars
| Gold | 4.7 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIF
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 the Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (MARTI PACIF; Mars) 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 Claudius' reign (268-270 AD) and was used as a means of promoting his military victories and reinforcing his image as a powerful and successful leader. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and prestige of the Roman Empire during this time period.
