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RIC V Quintillus 18

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Quintillus 18. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Quintillus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Quintillus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG.

The reverse shows fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and spear in left hand, transverse or vertical, with the legend FIDES MILITVM. The obverse shows bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Quintillus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG. The reverse shows fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and spear in left hand, transverse or vertical, with the legend FIDES MILITVM.

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Historical context

Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus was a short-lived Roman emperor who took power in 270 following the death of his brother, Emperor Claudius Gothicus. His brief rule ended after only a few weeks when he was overthrown by Aurelian, who had been acclaimed rival emperor by the legions under his command. The antoninianus was a denomination introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD, which had progressively debased into bronze during the reigns of third-century emperors.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Quintillus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Quintillus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Quintillus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and spear in left hand, transverse or vertical
Obverse legend
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG
Reverse legend
FIDES MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Quintillus 18
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
FIDES MILITVM
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary. Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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