What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1 is a Bronze Quadrans of Claudius (41 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 1.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Claudius Quadrans — RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1

Ruler

Claudius

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

41 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.67g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP

Head of Claudius, laureate, right

Reverse

ROM ET AVG

Altar flanked by stylized figures, decorated with laurels and corona civica; Victories on columns

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1 is a quadrans of Claudius (41 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Altar flanked by stylized figures, decorated with laurels and corona civica; Victories on columns. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.67g, 18mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1 is a Bronze Quadrans of Claudius (41 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 1.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Claudius, laureate, right with the inscription TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP. The reverse depicts Altar flanked by stylized figures, decorated with laurels and corona civica; Victories on columns with the inscription ROM ET AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 1 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.