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268-270 Roman Empire Claudius II Antoninianus

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268-270 Roman Empire Claudius II Antoninianus
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268-270 Roman Empire Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus bronze coin, Rome mint, obverse engraved draped and cuirassed bust of Claudius facing right, lettering IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, reverse engraved Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, lettering VICTORIA AVG, D: 21 mm, 2.97 grams. Claudius II Gothicus was born in Illyricum around 215 A.D. Under Valerian and Gallienus he was recognized as a superb general. After the murder of Gallienus, Claudius Gothicus was proclaimed emperor and preceded to crush the Alemanni tribe who had invaded Roman territory. Soon after an enormous horde of Goths poured into the empire. Against all advice, Claudius confronted the barbarians at Naissus in Upper Moesia. He fought a brilliant battle and annihilated them. Unfortunately for the empire, he died of plague after a reign of only two years. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Ken Dorney, classical numismatist dealer