Claudius II

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  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Here is a Tet of Claudius II. Took several pics, but these were the best. Was won for $8 shipped. Actually better in hand.

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    Claudius II (268 - 270 A.D.)
    Egypt, Alexandria
    Billion Tetradrachm
    O: AVT K KΛAV∆IOC CEB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, from behind.
    R: Elpis standing left, flower in extended right, raising fold of skirt with left, L - A (year 1) flanking across field. L-A = Year 1.
    8.3g
    13.7mm
    Köln 3017; Dattari 5387; BMC 2317; Milne 4197 var (obv. type). Emmett 3881
     
    Mat, May 7, 2017
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  3. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Can't beat the price!

    Here's a year one tet, Curtis-1670, Emmett-3878:

    Claudius II tet.jpg
     
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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice example, RC.
     
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  5. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    here's my claudius ii!

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    chrsmat71, May 7, 2017
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  6. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    You guys are putting me to shame. Only $8!!! I guess I'm not the skinflint of CT any longer. Nice catch @Mat
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  7. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    A nice deal Mat!
     
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  8. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Super steal @Mat !

    RI Claudius II 268-270 CE BI Ant Neptune Stndg dolphin trident.jpg
    RI Claudius II 268-270 CE BI Ant Neptune Stndg dolphin trident
     
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  9. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    At that price it looks like you're only paying for shipping cost, amazing !!
    As said above can't beat the price for value !

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    Claudius II Gothicus, Tetradrachm Alexandria mint, year 1 (AD 268/269)
    AVKKLAVDIOCCEB, Laureate and draped bust right
    Eagle standing right, head left, with wreath in beak. LA in right field
    10.14 gr 21/22 mm
    Ref : Emmett # 3878, RCV # 11407

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  10. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Thanks, Guys.

    Also got it since it wasn't the usual Eagle reverse of the period.
     
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