Gordian dynasty
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The Gordian dynasty, sometimes known as the Gordianic dynasty, was short-lived, ruling the Roman Empire from 238 to 244 AD. The dynasty achieved the throne in 238 AD, after Gordian I and his son Gordi
A bust of Gordian I, the first ruler of the Gordian dynasty
A bust of Emperor Maximinus Thrax
A bust of Emperor Gordian III
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