Plague of Cyprian
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The Plague of Cyprian was a pandemic which afflicted the Roman Empire from about AD 249 to 262, or 251/2 to 270. The plague is thought to have caused widespread manpower shortages for food production
16th-century painting of Saint Cyprian, who documented the plague in his writings
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
Plague of Cyprian
…quickly spreading across Europe, and reaching Rome by the second half of 251 at the latest. There was a later incident in 270 involving the death of Claudius II Gothicus, but it is unknown if this was the same plague or a different outbreak. According to the Historia Augusta, "in the consulship of Antiochianus and Orfitus…
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