Obverse. Photo © acsaerch.info
  • 1 Antoninianus 269 AD, RIC# V-1 62, Roman Empire, Claudius II Gothicus
  • 1 Antoninianus 269 AD, RIC# V-1 62, Roman Empire, Claudius II Gothicus
Description

Claudius II (Latin: Marcus Aurelius Valerius Claudius Augustus; May 10, 210 – January 270), commonly known as Claudius Gothicus, was Roman emperor from 268 to 270. During his reign he fought successfully against the Alemanni and scored a victory against the Goths at the Battle of Naissus. He died after succumbing to the Plague of Cyprian that ravaged the provinces of the Empire.

Obverse

Bust of Claudius II, laureate, right.

IMP CLAVDIVS AVG (Imperator Claudius Avgustus)

IMP CLAVDIVS AVG

Reverse

Liberty (in Latin Libertas) standing left, holding pileus and scepter.

The pileus (Greek: πῖλος – pilos, also pilleus or pilleum in Latin) was a brimless, felt cap worn in Ancient Greece and surrounding regions, later also introduced in Ancient Rome.

LIBERT AVG (Libertas Augusti, Latin: Liberty of the August)
X in right field

LIBERT AVG
X

Edge -

1 Antoninianus

RIC# V-1 62 Cohen# 152
Characteristics
Production Hammering
Material Bronze
Weight 2.6 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Mint
Mint of Rome (R)

Related coins

Bronze, 2.9 g, ⌀ 19 mm

Bronze, 2.7 g, ⌀ 20 mm

Bronze, 3.5 g, ⌀ 22 mm