Divus Claudius II Gothicus, died 270. Antoninianus (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.28 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Rome, irregular mint, after 270. DIVO CLAVDIO Radiate head of Divus Claudius II to right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Mars standing front, head to left, holding branch in his right hand and spear in his left; to left, shield set on ground; in field to right, Є. Somewhat rough and with minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.


This hybrid imitation mistakenly pairs an obverse of the deified Claudius II Gothicus with a reverse type used during his lifetime.