Claudius II died in 270 AD, possibly from the plague, and was succeeded by Aurelian, who continued his policies and military campaigns. Claudius II, also known as Claudius Gothicus, was Roman Emperor from 268 to 270 AD.
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Roman Empire | Claudius II | BI Antoninianus | 268-270 AD
Mint: Unknown
Period: 268-270 AD
Denomination: Antoninianus
Metal: Billon
Obverse: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate draped bust right
Reverse: GENIVS EXERCI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae
Weight: 2.68 g
Diameter: 19mm
Reference: RIC 48
Claudius II, also known as Claudius Gothicus, was Roman Emperor from 268 to 270 AD. He gained fame for his military successes, particularly for defeating the Goths at the Battle of Naissus in 269 AD, which earned him the title "Gothicus." His reign was characterized by efforts to restore stability to the Roman Empire during the Crisis of the Third Century, a period marked by internal strife and external invasions. Claudius II died in 270 AD, possibly from the plague, and was succeeded by Aurelian, who continued his policies and military campaigns.
| Certification | Uncertified |
| Cleaned/Uncleaned | Cleaned |
| Composition | Billon |
| Era | Ancient |
| Grade | Ungraded |
| Historical Period | Roman Empire |
| Ruler | Claudius II |
| Year | 268 - 270 AD |
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