Claudius II Gothicus; AE Antoninianus, Milan; Felicitas
Description:
Claudius II Gothicus (268 - 270 AD). AE Antoninianus, Milan mint 268-269 AD. IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG; radiate, draped bust right / FELIC TEMPO; Felicitas standing facing, head left, vertical sceptre in left hand, short caduceus in right hand, T in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
3,42 g
Grade:
gVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 145
Commentary:
splendid portrait, bronze surfaces, some pitting
History:
With Claudius began the slow recovery from the Crisis of the 3rd Century, though the quality of coinage was getting even worse than in previous periods.
Article Number:
047-08-07-41652