RIC I (second edition) Claudius 54 Claudius obverse — Head of Claudius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 54 Claudius reverse — Legend in three lines in oak-wreath Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 54
Ruler
Claudius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
50 AD-51 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.36g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X IMP P P

Head of Claudius, laureate, right

Reverse

S P Q R PP OB CS

Legend in three lines in oak-wreath

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 54 is a denarius of Claudius (50 AD-51 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines in oak-wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 18mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 54?
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 54 is a Silver Denarius of Claudius (50 AD-51 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 54.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 54?
The obverse depicts Head of Claudius, laureate, right with the inscription TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X IMP P P. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines in oak-wreath with the inscription S P Q R PP OB CS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 54?
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 54 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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