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
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#234, OCRE#ric.5.cg.234
Obverse descriptionBust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, 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 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 ID4320520730
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