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RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Claudius II Gothicus. Mint: Cyzicus. The obverse shows bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right, with the legend IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend FORTVNA REDVX.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Claudius II, known as Claudius Gothicus, reigned as Roman emperor from 268 to 270, during which time he campaigned against the Alemanni and defeated the Goths at the Battle of Naissus. This aureus was struck under his authority at Cyzicus, an ancient city located in Mysia in Anatolia.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Cyzicus
Authority
Claudius II Gothicus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
FORTVNA REDVX

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
FORTVNA REDVX
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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