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.
