268-270 AD Antoninianus - Claudius II Gothicus - Roman Empire
Roman Empire
$15.00
Features
Issuer | |
|---|---|
Emperor | |
Type | Standard circulation coins |
Years | 268-270 |
Value | Antoninianus (1) |
Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 3 g |
Diameter | 20.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N#290304 |
References |
Obverse
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Claudius Augustus.
Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar, Claudius, emperor.
Reverse
Neptune, standing left, holding dolphin in right hand and trident in left hand.
Officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEPTVN AVG or NEPTVS AVG
•
Unabridged legend: Neptuno Augusti.
Translation: To venerable Neptune.
Mint
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria, modern-day Antakya, Turkey
Comments
Mass varies: 2.501–4.02 g;
Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
