ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art
Antoninianus of Divus Claudius Gothicus
Possible OriginCarthage, Tunisia, Africa
Possible OriginAfrica
Possible OriginDjenila, Algeria, Africa
Possible OriginTimgad, Algeria, Africa
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial
DateC. 270 CE
MediumDebased silver
Credit LineGift of William C. Wardlaw
Dimensions5/8 in., 0.056 oz (1.6 cm, 1.6 g)
Object number1929.001.020
Label TextObverse: DIVO CLAVDIO, with radiate bust of Claudius Gothicus to rightReverse: CONSECRATIO, with unlit altar, its front divided into four sections with a dot in each
Status
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- Greek and Roman Art
The crude inscription on the reverse and the unusual design type suggest this may be an unofficial imitative issue rather than the product of an official Roman mint
27 BCE-535 CE
268-270 CE
268-270 CE
