Diameter 22 mm
Mint Rome
Orientation dies 3 h
Rarity R3 - Extremely rare
Type Antoninianus
Weight 4.18 g
Year of issue 268
Discover my collection in 3D
Virtual Gallery
Roman Empire, Claudius II (268-270), Antoninianus, Rome mint, 1st emission, 8th officina.
Obverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front;
Reverse: MARS V-LTOR, Mars walking right, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand;
Notes: The D1 bust type is known for all the reverse types of the first emission of Claudius II at Rome, though they are all quite rare.
Reference : RIC V 66; RIC V Online 241; Chalfont 644; Komin 412;
Collection : Claudius II - Rome