Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Quintillus (Briefly Ruled After Claudius II)

Quintillus Antoninianus Billon (NGC Certified) — 77-Day Emperor

Authentic NGC-certified silver-washed billon Antoninianus from Quintillus — Claudius II brother rules 17-77 days only before suicide vs Aurelian during Crisis chaos (AD 270).

Fleeting Radiate Design

• Obverse: Radiate-crowned portrait right — emergency emperor claim

• Reverse: Providentia / Aequitas / Fides — loyalty + virtue propaganda

Technical Specifications

• Material: Billon (silver-washed bronze minimal content)

• Denomination: Antoninianus (double denarius)

• Weight: 3-4g

• Diameter: 20-22mm

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Italian emergency

• Date: AD 270 (17-77 days maximum)

Ultra-Short Reign Essential

• Claudius Gothicus dies plague → brother elevated

• Danube legions back Aurelian instead

• Suicide avoids defeat by superior forces

• Rarest Crisis emperor coinage survivor

Collector Masterpiece

Near-mythical billon from Rome's shortest reign. Quintillus blink essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.