CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS, A.D. 268-270. AV Aureus (4.58 gms), Mediolanum Mint. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style. RIC-Unlisted; Calico-3964 corr. (Rome Mint; R5); Huvelin-Lafaurie-44 (this coin). Obverse: IMP CLAVDIVS AVG, laureate head left; Reverse: VIRTVS AVG, Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy over shoulder. One of likely just five known examples for the type, this <strong>EXCEPTIONALLY RARE</strong> Aureus presents a bold and rather expressive portrait of the emperor. The strike on each side is very well centered and executed, aspects that should allow this piece to reach incredible heights. From the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II.<p>Ex: Leu 93 (10/2005) Lot # 96.<p>Ex: Corsica Hoard, 1957.
