New- Claudius II Gothicus

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  1. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    I picked this issue because the version with IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG is the less common of the two versions of this issue, the other being IMP CLVDIVS AVG. Also, they struck two versions of this type with the bust left or right. The left bust appears to be much scarcer if Ocre is anything to go by. They show only 9 of this type in major institutions or collections with only two being the left facing bust. Shown here is the MER-RIC listing for this type https://ric.mom.fr/en/coin/1057 Also it is nice to see a well centred strike with the beaded border visible all round.

    Claudius II AE Antoninianus. Antioch Mint. 268-270 CE. IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate and draped bust left, seen from the back / IVVENTVS AVG, Hercules standing front, head left, holding club with left hand and globe in right, Lionskin. Draped over arm. Mintmark (officina letter) SΔ or dot. RIC 213 Sear5 11344.
    22mm, 3.47g

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  3. Orange Julius

    Orange Julius Well-Known Member

    Nice coin! I have one of those but only seller photos because it was an worn $5 eBay snack. I have quite a few Antioch coins but it seems only one other photographed because many of the $5 eBay snack variety:
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    With earmuffs!
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