QUINTILLUS
AD 270
AE Antoninianus. 2.8g, 20.9mmMINTED: Rome mint, end AD 270
REF: RIC 35; RIC New Online temp #1132
OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR CL QVINTILLVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
REVERSE: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing left, holding shield which rests on ground in right hand and spear in left hand.
Grade/Notes:Very Fine. Well-centered for Quintillus. Colourful and interesting blue-green patina.
Historical Notes:
Quintillus was the brother of Claudius II, and was proclaimed emperor by the Senate when the latter succumbed to the plague in 270 after having ruled for less than a year and a half. Quintillus's reign proved to be even more short-lived, and he was dead within months of his acclamation, overthrown by Aurelian, Claudius's Magister equitum (leader of the armies).
QUINTILLUS . AD 270 . Antoninianus . "Virtus"
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