© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Imitative Antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus

Place CreatedAlexandria, Egypt, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial

DateC. 270-285 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Thomas K. Glenn

Dimensions1/16 oz., 5/8 in. (1.4 g, 1.6 cm)

Object numberX.0001.036

Label TextBased on the weight, small diameter and style, this coin is likely an unofficial issue imitating a coin of a late-third century CE emperor, likely Claudius Gothicus.

Obverse: Illegible inscription with radiate head to right

Reverse: [CO]NSE[CRATIO], with eagle to right

ProvenanceEx coll. Thomas K. Glenn (1868-1946), Atlanta, Georgia.

Status

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