Quintillus
270 AD
Quintillus succeeded his brother Claudius II Gothicus in AD 270, during one of the most turbulent phases of the 3rd‑century crisis. His reign was extremely brief—ancient sources disagree whether it lasted weeks or months—but he appears to have enjoyed genuine senatorial support. Quintillus’ coinage is surprisingly plentiful, suggesting a rapid and energetic minting effort to assert legitimacy. His rule ended when Aurelian was proclaimed emperor by the Danubian legions. Quintillus died soon after, either by suicide or assassination, leaving behind a short but numismatically rich legacy.
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WRB 6567 — Æ Antoninianus
Æ Ant. CONCORDIA AVG — Concordia standing left, sacrificing at altar and holding cornucopiae. Triangle in exergue.
£50.00
WRB 6568 — Æ Antoninianus
Æ Ant. Mint of Mediolanum. FIDES MILIT — Fides standing, holding two ensigns. RIC 52.
£45.00
WRB 6569 — Æ Antoninianus
Æ Ant. LAETITIA AVG — Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor on globe. RIC 22.
£55.00
WRB 6571 — Æ Antoninianus
Æ Ant. SECVRIT AVG — Securitas standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre. RIC 31.
£50.00
WRB 6572 — Æ Antoninianus
Æ Ant. SECVRIT AVG — Securitas standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre. RIC 31.
£45.00
