What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 118?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 118 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.79g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Claudius Cistophorus — RIC I (second edition) Claudius 118

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 118

Ruler

Claudius

Denomination

Cistophorus

Date

41 AD-42 AD

Mint

Ephesus

Metal

Silver

Weight

10.79g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

TI CLAVD CAES AVG

Head of Claudius, bare, left

Reverse

DIAN EPHE

Temple of Diana of Ephesus, four columns, statue in center, right

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 118 is a cistophorus of Claudius (41 AD-42 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Temple of Diana of Ephesus, four columns, statue in center, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.79g, 27mm diameter.

About the Ephesus Mint

Ephesus was a major mint in western Asia Minor, producing coinage from the Greek period through the early imperial era. It was particularly active under Augustus and the civil war periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 118?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 118 is a Silver Cistophorus of Claudius (41 AD-42 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 118.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 118?: The obverse depicts Head of Claudius, bare, left with the inscription TI CLAVD CAES AVG. The reverse depicts Temple of Diana of Ephesus, four columns, statue in center, right with the inscription DIAN EPHE. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 118?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 118 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.79g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.