Claudius II Gothicus - Antoninianus - Roman Coin VICTORIA AVG - IMP CLAVDIVS AVG

Roman Imperial Coin – Antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus Roman Empire, AD 268–270 Issuer: Roman Empire Emperor: Claudius II Gothicus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) Reign: AD 268–270 Denomination: Antoninianus Currency reform: Antoninianus of Caracalla (AD 215–301) Mint: Rome Date: AD 268–270 (undated) Composition: Silver (billon) Weight: 3.06g Diameter: 20.8mm Shape: Irregular round Manufacture: Hammered Status: Demonetized Obverse: Radiate bust of Claudius II Gothicus, draped or cuirassed, facing right. Legend: IMP CLAVDIVS AVG Translation: Imperator Claudius Augustus Reverse: Victory standing left, winged and draped, holding wreath in right hand and palm branch in left; officina mark in left field. Legend: VICTORIA AVG Translation: Victory of the Emperor References: RIC V.1, no. 105 OCRE: ric.5.cg.105 Numista catalogue no. 290193 Historical note: Claudius II Gothicus ruled during a turbulent period of the Roman Empire and is best known for his victory over the Goths, commemorated by the Victory reverse type.

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