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
Aurelian
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Aurelian was a Roman emperor from 270 to 275 during the Crisis of the Third Century. During his reign, he won an unprecedented series of military victories which reunited the Roman Empire after it had
Claudius Gothicus
…in which Gallienus appears to be plotting against his generals and makes sure it falls into the hands of the emperor's senior staff. In this plot, Aurelian is added as a possible conspirator. The tale of his involvement in the conspiracy might be seen as at least partial justification for the murder of…
Aureus of Aurelian minted in Mediolanum (modern Milan), Italy
Antoninianus of Aurelian minted in Serdica (Bulgaria), AD 274.
Ruins of Imperial Palace at Sirmium, today in Sremska Mitrovica
Bronze bust labelled as Claudius Gothicus in the Santa Giulia Museum of Brescia (Italy). This bust has sometimes been identified as Aurelian.