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Claudius II CE 268-270

AE Antoninianus, 3.8 g, Cyzicus mint, CE 269
RCV 11381 v

O: rad bust r, IMP C M AVR CLAVDIVS AVG

R: captives at the base of a trophy, VICTORI-A-E-GOTHIC

Weakly struck , perhaps worn dies used.

Commemorates Claudius’ victory over the Goths at Naissus in Moesia.
RIC rates this as “rare”

Ex: Haddassah Antiques

Acquisition: 2005