Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas) (268-270) front Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas) (268-270) back
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Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
268-270
Value
Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#290091
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FELICITAS AVG

Translation:
Felicitas Augusti.
Good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (FELICITAS AVG; Felicitas) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck, prosperity, and happiness. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Claudius II Gothicus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 268 to 270 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor's desire to bring prosperity and good fortune to the empire.