Claudius Gothicus
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Marcus Aurelius Claudius "Gothicus", also known as Claudius II, was Roman emperor from 268 to 270. During his reign he fought successfully against the Alemanni and decisively defeated the Goths at the
Gold medallion (worth 8 aurei) depicting Claudius Gothicus. Legend: imp c m aurl claudius p f aug
Antoninianus of Claudius II. Legend: IMPerator Caesar CLAVDIVS AVGustus
Roman emperor Gallienus, (r. 253–268)
Medallion of Claudius. An attempt of his to reform Roman currency is commemorated on the reverse with three Monetae, personifications of gold, silver, and bronze
Palmyrene Empire
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The Palmyrene Empire was a short-lived breakaway state from the Roman Empire resulting from the Crisis of the Third Century. Named after its capital city, Palmyra, its territory included the Roman pro
Vaballathus (right) as king on the obverse of an Antoninianus. To the left, Aurelian as Augustus on the reverse.
Vaballathus as Augustus, on the obverse of an Antoninianus.
Zenobia as Augusta, on the obverse of an Antoninianus.
Aurelian, personification of Sol, defeats the Palmyrene Empire, and celebrates ORIENS AVG, the Augustus Rising Sun.