Can Anyone ID this Claudius II Antoninianus?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Harry G, Sep 1, 2021.

  1. Harry G

    Harry G Well-Known Member

    Hi all!

    I recently bought this antoninianus of Claudius II as part of a large lot on eBay.

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    However, I am struggling to identify the reverse. It definitely appears to be Mars or Virtus advancing right, although the legend seems to contain [T]LVLTO towards the end. The most similar one I can find is a MARS VLTOR coin on OCRE, but nothing else.

    It think it looks like it reads MARTI VLTOR

    Can anyone help? The coin doesn't look like to be barbarous.

    Thanks!
     
    Harry G, Sep 1, 2021
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  3. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    I agree with everything you say. Style looks good. Legends seem to read MARTI VLTOR. I can't find anything matching in MER RIC either. I would suggest submitting to Dr. Estiot for an opinion.
     
    maridvnvm, Sep 1, 2021
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  4. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    You keep coming up with interesting things!
     
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  5. dltsrq

    dltsrq Grumpy Old Man

    It may be an engraving error. I read MAR/S L/VLTOR.
     
    dltsrq, Sep 1, 2021
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  6. Harry G

    Harry G Well-Known Member

    Thanks! I've just submitted it as a new type on ric.mom. Hopefully it gets added :)
     
    Harry G, Sep 3, 2021
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