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  • 1 Antoninianus 268-270 AD, RIC# V-1 18, Roman Empire, Claudius II Gothicus
  • 1 Antoninianus 268-270 AD, RIC# V-1 18, 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

Claudius, laureate, radiate, cuirassed bust right.

IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG (Imperator Caesar Claudius Augustus)

IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG

Reverse

Annona standing left, foot on prow, holding corn ears and cornucopia.

In ancient Roman religion, Annona (Latin annōna “corn, grain; means of subsistence”, from annus "year") is the divine personification of the grain supply to the city of Rome. She is closely connected to the goddess Ceres, with whom she is often depicted in art.

Annona, often as Annona Augusti, was a creation of Imperial religious propaganda, manifested in iconography and cult practice. She is presented as a theophany of the emperor's power to care for his people through the provision of grain. Annona thus lacked narrative mythology or a tradition of devotion in the Roman Republic, but once established as part of Imperial cult, she was the recipient of dedications and votive offerings from private individuals motivated by gratitude or the seeking of favor.

ANNONA AVG (Annona Augusti)

ANNONA AVG

Edge -

1 Antoninianus

RIC# V-1 18 Sear# 5 11319
Characteristics
Production Hammering
Material Bronze
Weight 2.7 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Mint
Mint of Rome (R)

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