Claudius Gothicus Moneta Cyzicus

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  1. seth77

    seth77 Well-Known Member

    This is an interesting coin, of a type that was invented at Cyzicus after the mint was moved there from Smyrna in early 269AD. All coins of this issue are at least scarce.


    CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS AE22mm 3.27g (aVF, worn)

    AV: IMP C M AVR CLAVDIVS AVG; radiate, cuirassed, holding spear without visible point over right shoulder bust l.

    REV: SECVRITAS PERPETVA; Securitas stg. l., legs crossed, holding long sceptre in r. hand, leaning on column with l. elbow; M | C in left/right fields.

    EXE: -

    REF: Mairat 2007, 35, RIC V-1 243 RIC Online #887 8 specs recorded, rare 2nd issue at Cyzicus mint, mid 269AD.

    Very interesting bust type, obverse die-match with: Ph. Gysen collection (Inv.30) = Gysen 1999, 2 = CNG, 45, 21/IX/1986, 2296 = Mairat 2007, 35/4.
    Another specimen sold on VAuctions Sale Number: 273 Lot Number: 449.
    M | C in fields l. and r. stands for Moneta Cyzicus.
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  3. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    My two best examples are not from the Cyzicus mint and have been among the first coins I obtained decades ago---modest examples, but easily identifiable..

    Currently, I'm negotiating with a dealer for a "GOTHICO' legend type from Mediolanum (Milan)... DSCF0521.JPG DSCF0522.JPG DSCF0523.JPG DSCF0524.JPG
     

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  4. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Interesting addition, seth (congrats) ...

    I'm pretty sure that my example is probably my nastiest lookin' ancient coin (oh, and it's also my "2nd" ancient coin purchase ... my standards ramped-up fairly quickly after this baby)


    ;)

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