Claudius II Gothicus, 268-270. Antoninianus (Billon, 20.5 mm, 2.59 g, 7 h), probably struck for the emperor's adventus, Rome, 268. IMP C M AVR CLAVDIVS P F AVG Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust of Claudius Gothicus to right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Virtus standing left, holding olive branch in right hand and spear in left hand; on the left, a shield resting against his leg. RIC V.1 Online temp. 103 (9 specimens), otherwise unpublished. Rare. Brown patina. Very fine.
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