Medallion of 8 Aurei

€377,560.00
LocationRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year268
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionGold
Weight39.09 g
Diameter37 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueHammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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Obverse descriptionLaureate, cuirassed bust of Claudius II right, seen from front, aegis on left shoulder, fold of toga palmata on right, breastplate decorated with emperor on horseback right, spearing fallen enemy.
Obverse letteringIMP•C•M•AVRL•CLAVDIVS•P•F•AVG•
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionConcordia standing facing, head right, grounded signum surmounted by aquila and vexillum in each hand.
Reverse letteringCONCORD-IA•EX-ERCITVS•
(Translation: Harmony in the army)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMediolanum, modern-day Milan, Italy
MintageND (268)  - -
Catalog ID9684667430
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