About the coin: The Antoninian is a small silver coin of the Roman Empire, minted in 215 during the reign of Caracalla. The coin is named after Caracalla's name, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. Antoninians were similar to denarii, but slightly larger, and depicted emperors with a radial crown on their heads. On the 268-270 AD, the Antoninians were the first to bear the Roman emblem. Antoninianus was minted with a Gothic image of the Roman Emperor Claudius (known as Claudius II).
The obverse of the silver coins depicts a glowing, ornate bust of Emperor Claudius, with a radiant crown on his head, facing right. Around the coins are engraved words reflecting the engraved initials of the Emperor. Emperor Claudius reigned from 268 to 270. During his reign, he successfully fought the Alemanni and decisively defeated the Goths at the Battle of Nais.
The reverses of the Antoninian reverses depict Neptune standing, holding a battle trident in his hand.
