Claudius II Ae ... maybe ... could use a bit of help

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Brian Bucklan, May 11, 2021.

  1. Brian Bucklan

    Brian Bucklan Well-Known Member

    Been slowly going through some old coins I put away many years ago and came across this one. It appears to be an antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus but can't find it. I know it's rough in spots but I've never seen this reverse on a later Roman Ae.

    Obv: IMP C CLA.. (maybe): Radiate bust right
    Rev: (VICT)ORIA C IIII; Victory standing left holding a palm branch over shoulder and captives to left, below shield, and right below. (note: not sure about the final lettering on the reverse legend)

    Claudius II VICTORIA Shield.jpg
     
  2. Avatar

    Guest User Guest



    to hide this ad.
  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I agree. It certainly looks like Claudius II Gothicus. I can't find a Victory reverse like it anywhere though. It looks almost like a reverse from Gallienus:
    [​IMG]

    But Victory isn't the same.
     
    Bing, Johndakerftw and +VGO.DVCKS like this.
  4. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Dealer

  5. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    +VGO.DVCKS likes this.
  6. Brian Bucklan

    Brian Bucklan Well-Known Member

    +VGO.DVCKS likes this.
  7. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    GERM? I can't read it either.
     
    furryfrog02 likes this.
  8. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Well now I don't feel so bad :)
     
    +VGO.DVCKS likes this.
Draft saved Draft deleted

Share This Page