Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (PAX EXERC; Pax) (268-270) front Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (PAX EXERC; Pax) (268-270) back
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Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus PAX EXERC; Pax

 
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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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#290220
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax, draped, standing right, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PAX EXERC

Translation:
Pax Exerciti.
Peace of the army.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (PAX EXERC; Pax) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the word "Pax" (meaning "peace") on a Roman coin, signifying the emperor's efforts to establish peace throughout the empire.