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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus

Possible OriginTimgad, Algeria, Africa
Possible OriginDjenila, Algeria, Africa
Possible OriginCarthage, Tunisia, Africa
Place CreatedRome, Italy, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Claudius Gothicus
Date268-270 CE
MediumDebased silver
Credit LineGift of William C. Wardlaw
Dimensions11/16 in., 0.063 oz (1.8 cm, 1.8 g)
Object number1929.001.055
Label TextObverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, with radiate and cuirassed bust of Claudius Gothicus to right

Reverse: VIRTVS AVG, with helmeted and armored soldier standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left, with shield at feet
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 8