Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus VIRTVS AVG, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year268-270
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#172, OCRE#ric.5.cg.172
Obverse descriptionBust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Claudius Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Claudius, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (268-270)  - -
ND (268-270)  - `P` on reverse in exergue -
Catalog ID9889399570
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