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ANCIENT ROMAN COIN.. CLAUDIUS II, PAX.. 268 - 270 AD.
| Seller: lunacoins ( 1348  )
End Time: 2008-07-26 22:09:42 GMT
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Current Price: $2.75
Location: New Brighton, MN
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CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS
Reign: 268-270 A.D.
Original Name: Marcus Aurelius Valerius Claudius
Previous Emperor: Gallienus (253-268 A.D.)
Next Emperor: Quintillus (270 A.D.)
Died: died of the plague
Notable Facts:
* Claudius was an officer in the army of Gallienus before becoming emperor when Gallienus was murdered in 268 A.D.
* Many sources claim that Claudius was one of the officers that planned Gallienus' murder, as was another future emperor, Aurelian (270-275 A.D.).
* When Claudius became emperor he was known as Claudius II.
* Claudius I ruled the Roman Empire from 41-54 A.D. and is not related to Claudius II
* Received the title Gothicus after winning a massive victory over the Goths, who had invaded the Balkans in 269 A.D., and was often referred to by this title after this point.
* Minted a wide variety of reverse coin types, including a few that are quite unique.
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RIC 186, C 197 Antoninianus Obv: IMPCLAVDIVSAVG - Radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: PAXAVG - Pax standing left, holding branch and scepter. (Siscia).
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 17 mm. Pax is the Personification of Peace..
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