Claudius II Gothicus. Antoninianus. AD268-270. Victory over the Goths #sherborne Wreath and A in field

Wreath and A in field

Philip/Northampton (PHI LIP ONN ORH

Less common reverse type

The shield of the City of London can be seen above

otherwise toned as struck

Claudius II Gothicus. Antoninianus. AD268-270. Victory over the Goths #sherborne Wreath and A in fieldClaudius II Gothicus Antoninianus, struck AD 269 at Cyzicus mint. Obv: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, 2 dots below bust. Rev: VICTORIAE GOTHIC, two captives seated at foot of trophy. SPQR in ex. 3,36 g, 22 mm. A lovely example of this scarce reverse type. Struck slightly off centre, and with some natural deposits above the bust. Otherwise crisp and clean and near as struck.