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As - Claudius II Gothicus MARS VLTOR; Mars
| Bronze | 1.4 g | 20 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARS VLTOR
Translation:
Mars Ultor.
Mars, the avenger.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and Claudius II Gothicus on the other. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign, which lasted from 268 to 270 AD, and was likely used as a means of promoting the Roman Empire's military prowess and power. The use of bronze in the coin's construction also speaks to the empire's extensive resources and technological advancements in metallurgy at the time.
