As - Claudius II Gothicus GENIVS EXERCI; Genius
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268-270 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVS EXERCI
Translation:
Genius Exercitus.
To the genius (guardian spirit) of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the As - Claudius II Gothicus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on the reverse side, which symbolizes freedom and liberty, values that were highly valued during the reign of Claudius II Gothicus.