RIC V Online 884

Roman Empire, Claudius II (268-270), Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, 2nd emission, ? officina.

Obverse: IMP C M AVR CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind;

Reverse: LAETITIA AVG N, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand, M-C in field;

Notes: This coin belongs to the scarce second emission from Cyzicus that employed the M-C mark (Moneta Cyzicena) on the reverse, clearly identifying the geographic location for all the subsequent emissions, though it's still uncertain whether the previous issues had also been struck at the same mint. It's also interesting to note that LAETITIA AVG N had only been used by Gordian III, and it's interesting to wonder why it was brought back. Moreover, this example in particular is illustrated on RIC V Online.

Reference : RIC V 235; RIC V Online 884; Mairat 2007, 25;

Collection : Claudius II - Cyzicus