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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus VIRTVS CLAVDI AVG
| Gold | 4.1 g | - |
| 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 | 4.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Claudius Gothicus, riding right, spearing one of three fallen enemies; beside them, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS CLAVDI AVG
Translation:
Virtus Claudii Augusti.
Courage of emperor Claudius.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius II Gothicus (VIRTVS CLAVDI AVG) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign from 268 to 270 AD, and it is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors of ancient Roman coins.
