Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus FORTVNA AVG, Fortuna

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year268-270
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#231, OCRE#ric.5.cg.231
Obverse descriptionBust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CLADIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Claudius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Claudius, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFortuna, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, altar.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORTVNA AVG
(Translation: Fortuna Augusti. Good fortune of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (268-270)  - -
Catalog ID4827279770
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