Silver Antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus, Uncertain value, 268–270. 1984.67.1942

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1984.67.1942

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Obverse: DIVO CLAVDIO - Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right
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Reverse: [...] S AV[G] - Salus, standing left, feeding serpent rising from altar out of patera in right hand and holding sceptre in left hand

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.3
    • Diameter (in mm): 18
  • Series: RIC.5

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1984.67.1942
  • Lot: 1984.67
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Closely resembles ric.5.cg.288, the only divus type of Claudius II which features Salus. On this coin, appears that Salus is holding a sceptre, rather than a javelin to the right.

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Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States