Antoninianus - Claudius II Radiate, draped, cuirassed, FIDES EXERCI, Fides left

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year268-269
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#36 (c) , OCRE#ric.5.cg.36 , Cohen#87 III
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Claudius II right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar, Claudius, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionFides standing left, holding one standard upright and the other transverse. Sometimes XI in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIDES EXERCI
(Translation: Loyalty of the army.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (268-269)  - -
ND (268-269)  - XI in exergue -
Catalog ID1943027720
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