A.K.Collection: Coin ID G02 from Lot no. 855

   

Claudius II Gothicus, AD 268-270. Antoninianus (BI; 22-23mm; 4.45g; 6h) Smyrna, 1st issue, 2nd phase, ca end 268 - early 269. IMP C M AVR CLAVDIVS AVG Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust of Claudius Gothicus to right, seen from the back. Rev. VIRTVTI AVG Trophy between two seated captives; in exergue SPQR. Extremely rare.
C. 325; RIC V, I p. 233, 255; RIC online (temp.) 822 (9 known).
From the stock of M. Brugger, Zug 1998.