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Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus PAX EXERC; Pax
| Gold | 5.3 g | 21 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 | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX EXERC
Translation:
Pax Exerciti.
Peace of the army.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.27–5.34 g;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 (PAX EXERC; Pax) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her presence on the coin may have been a nod to the peaceful reign of Claudius II Gothicus, who ruled during a time of relative calm in the Roman Empire.
