St. Valentine’s Emperor – Bronze Coin of Claudius II Gothicus (AD 268–270)

Claudius II Gothicus Bronze AE – Emperor of Valentine's Day (NGC Certified) — Gothic Victor + Romance Legend

Authentic NGC-certified bronze coin of Claudius II Gothicus (268–270 AD) — Goth-slayer whose marriage ban legend inspires St. Valentine martyrdom Feb 14, 269 AD.

Crisis Savior Design

• Obverse: Radiate portrait + "GOTHICVS" victory title

• Reverse: Victory / Jupiter / military standards

• Legacy: Begins Rome's recovery from 50-year Crisis

Technical Specifications

• Material: Billon bronze AE (post-debasement)

• Denomination: Antoninianus double-denarius

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Date: AD 268–270

• Mints: Roman emergency facilities

Valentine's Origin Essential

• 269 AD Battle Naissus crushes Gothic invasion

• Legend: Claudius bans soldier marriages for bravery

• Priest Valentinus defies → martyred February 14

• Seeds world's most romantic holiday tradition

Collector Masterpiece

Gothic savior + Valentine's Day founder. Claudius II links military triumph to eternal love story.

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