An amusing double strike
Lot 1995
Claudius II Gothicus, 268-270. Antoninianus (Silvered bronze, 23 mm, 3.70 g, 5 h), Rome, September 268-end 269. IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Claudius II to right, seen from behind. Rev. F[IDE]S EXERCI Fides standing front, head to right, holding standard in each hand. Cohen 84. RIC 34. RIC V online 273. Venèra -. Heavily double struck and the reverse a bit weak, otherwise, extremely fine.


The pronounced double strike on this piece has caused elements of the face from the first impression - particularly the eye and nose - to appear on the emperor’s forehead.
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