Co 968 (Middle Roman antoninianus of Claudius II from Rome) [permalink] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Coin
Not after (date)
269
Not before (date)
269
Comment
Weathering has destroyed silvering on surface.
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification
Coin
Comparanda
RIC V.1 Claudius II 109, p. 219
Preservation comment
Wear: VG. Slightly nicked edge; extensive, minute pitting and sparse cratering. Widespread cloud of thin, white bronze disease on both faces.
Published as
KenchreaiIII, p. 31, no. 314 (R. Hohlfelder identified as “Philip II”)
Axis (1-12)
6
Has denomination
Antoninianus
Numismatic Authority
Claudius II Gothicus (268-270)
Numismatic Diameter (mm)
18.0
Numismatic Mint
Rome
Numismatic Weight (g)
2.91
Obverse Description
Radiate, draped (and cuirassed?) bust of emperor to right
Obverse Inscription
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse Description
Virtus (soldier or emperor in military dress?) standing to left holding spear in raised left hand and branch in outstretched right hand, with shield at feet; within dotted border
Reverse Inscription
VIRTVS AVG; in right field, Ⲉ
Belongs to Historical Period
Middle Roman (Historical Period)
Material
Bronze (Material)
Obverse Photograph
Reverse Photograph