Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma) (268-270) front Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma) (268-270) back
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Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma

 
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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#290331
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; beside her, shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE

Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Claudius II Gothicus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 268 to 270 AD. It was made of gold and features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Roma on the other. The coin was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire and was valued at 25 silver denarii. Interestingly, the coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with constant wars and barbarian invasions threatening the empire's borders. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to thrive and expand its territories, with the Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus coin serving as a symbol of its power and prosperity.