Details
LOT 3674
Divus Claudius II Gothicus BI Antoninianus. Died AD 270. Rome mint. Struck AD 270-271.
DIVO CLAVDIO, radiate head to right / CONSECRATIO, altar with flame above, divided in four squares with pellets. RIC V.1, 261; MER-RIC 1275 (temporary). Very Fine.(3.75gr, 22mm, 6h.).
Provenance
London, UK, dealership, 1990s.
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