© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus VICTORIAE GOTHIC; Cyzicus
| Silver | 3.2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Trophy between two seated captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE GOTHIC
Unabridged legend: Victoriae Gothica.
Translation: To the victory over the Goths.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.48–3.87 g;Diameter varies: 20.8–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Claudius II Gothicus, also known as Claudius II, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 268 to 270 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the emperor's military victories and the imperial ideology of the time.
