Ancient Imperial Roman Claudius Gothicus Bronze Coin
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 268-270 AD
This collectible is an ancient Imperial Roman bronze coin featuring the likeness of Emperor Claudius Gothicus. The artifact dates to the period of his reign, circa 268-270 AD.
The coin, identified in the accompanying holder as an antoninianus, is a circular metallic currency representative of the later Roman Empire. It measures approximately 20 millimeters in diameter. The obverse side displays the portrait of the Emperor, while the composition is confirmed as bronze. Such coins served as essential units of exchange within the Roman economy during the third century. The item is presented in a white card mount with handwritten labeling confirming its imperial origin, denomination, and approximate date range.
This numismatic piece represents the currency system utilized under Claudius Gothicus, providing insight into the metallurgical and iconographic practices of the Roman administration during this transformative historical era.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Diameter
- 20mm
- Material
- bronze
Technical characteristics
- Denomination
- antoninianus
Design
- Obverse
- portrait of Emperor Claudius Gothicus
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
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- Issue or mint date
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Catalogue references
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