Got a Claudius II Gothicus, but in doubt...

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by MrsMintage, Nov 6, 2008.

  1. MrsMintage

    MrsMintage Member

    Hi ya All!
    I got this roman coin that originally was bought in the market in Aleppo, from the hand of a beduin, and it was given to me and marked; Claudius II Gothicus. But now I am very much in doubt if it is REALLY Claudius II Gothicus! All the ones I´ve seen on the internet seems to have sharp "spikelike" featurs in their crowns, and mine has not!
     

    Attached Files:

    MrsMintage, Nov 6, 2008
    #1 + Quote Reply
  2. Avatar

    Guest User Guest



    to hide this ad.
  3. Drusus

    Drusus Pecunia non olet

    Without doubt it is NOT claudius II...looks like a constantine or one of his sons.
     
    Drusus, Nov 6, 2008
    #2 + Quote Reply
  4. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    definately agree
     
    randygeki, Nov 6, 2008
    #3 + Quote Reply
  5. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Its Gratian, whats the size?
     
    Ardatirion, Nov 6, 2008
    #4 + Quote Reply
  6. MrsMintage

    MrsMintage Member

    Diameter is 19 mm. That´s 0.748 inches.
     
    MrsMintage, Nov 8, 2008
    #5 + Quote Reply
  7. Drusus

    Drusus Pecunia non olet

    I cannot read the inscription from the picture, my eyes arent good nor is the picture (no offence). If its Gratian then its probably, as far as I can tell from the images:

    Arles RIC 15 Gratian AE3. 367-375 AD. DN GRATIANVS AVGG AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right / GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI, emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum in right hand and resting left hand on shield, TCON. in ex.
     
    Drusus, Nov 8, 2008
    #6 + Quote Reply
Draft saved Draft deleted

Share This Page