Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 119
Ruler
Claudius
Denomination
Cistophorus
Date
50 AD-51 AD
Mint
Ephesus
Metal
Silver
Weight
10.88g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

TI CLAVD CAES AVG AGRIPP AVGVSTA

Head of Claudius, laureate, right, and Agrippina the Younger, bare, jugate, left

Reverse

DIANA EPHESIA

Cultus-statue of Diana Ephesia

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 119 is a cistophorus of Claudius (50 AD-51 AD), struck at the Ephesus mint. The reverse depicts Cultus-statue of Diana Ephesia. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.88g, 28mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 119?
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 119 is a Silver Cistophorus of Claudius (50 AD-51 AD) struck at the Ephesus mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 119.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 119?
The obverse depicts Head of Claudius, laureate, right, and Agrippina the Younger, bare, jugate, left with the inscription TI CLAVD CAES AVG AGRIPP AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Cultus-statue of Diana Ephesia with the inscription DIANA EPHESIA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 119?
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 119 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.88g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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