Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year268-270
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#233, OCRE#ric.5.cg.233
Obverse descriptionBust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, left.
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 rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORTVNA REDVX
(Translation: Fortuna Redux. Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (268-270)  - -
ND (268-270)  - `SPQR` on reverse in exergue -
Catalog ID4298372360
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