Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus PROVIDEN AVG, Providentia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year268-270
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#187, OCRE#ric.5.cg.187
Obverse descriptionBust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CLAVDIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Claudius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Claudius, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionProvidentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROVIDEN AVG
(Translation: Providentia Augusti. Providence of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (268-270)  - -
ND (268-270)  - `II` on reverse in right field -
ND (268-270)  - `S` on reverse in right field -
ND (268-270)  - `T` on reverse in right field -
Catalog ID7227798220
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