Any idea what this roman coin is? Thanks

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  1. Charitycoincollector

    Charitycoincollector Member

    Hey all,
    I have this Small roman coin it is heavily tarnished with an emperor on one side and what is possibly Romulus & Remus on the reverse. Like I say I know its very worn. If it helps it weighs 2.9g and measures approx 1.8cm.

    Any insight is always appreciated (Pictures below) Thanks!

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  3. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    It is a bronze antoninianus (a double denarius) of Claudius II, often called Claudius Gothicus, who reigned from 268-270 A.D. I think the reverse is depicting a trophy between two seated captives. Here is a photo of another example that I found on wildwinds.com
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    The coin celebrates his victory over the German tribes, and the reverse inscription is something along the lines of VICTOR GERMAN or VICTORIA GOTHIC, or some variant of that.
     
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  4. Charitycoincollector

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    Thanks !!! Superb information
     
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