© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Gold | 5.2 g | 21 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 5.1–5.31 g;Diameter varies: 20.2–22 mm;
Example of this type:
Staatliche Münzsammlung München
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Gothic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Claudius II Gothicus, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's victory over the Goths. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the Roman Empire during this time period, where the empire was facing threats from external forces and undergoing significant changes in its political and social structures.
