Coin, Egypt, Claudius II (Gothicus)
Tetradrachm - 268-269 - Alexandria
Coin, Egypt, Claudius II (Gothicus), Tetradrachm, 268-269, Alexandria, Dattari:5404.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Claudius II to right, seen from behind
Victory standing right, inscribing L A on shield set on column
ΑΥΤ Κ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟC CЄΒ
8.8 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.