What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55 is a Gold Aureus of Claudius (50 AD-51 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 55.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55?

The obverse depicts Head of Claudius, laureate, right with the inscription TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X P P IMP XVIII. The reverse depicts Constantia seated, left, on curule chair, raising right hand with the inscription CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.66g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Claudius Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55

Ruler

Claudius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

50 AD-51 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.66g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Head of Claudius, laureate, right

Reverse

CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI

Constantia seated, left, on curule chair, raising right hand

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55 is an aureus of Claudius (50 AD-51 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Constantia seated, left, on curule chair, raising right hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.66g, 19mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55 is a Gold Aureus of Claudius (50 AD-51 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 55.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55?: The obverse depicts Head of Claudius, laureate, right with the inscription TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X P P IMP XVIII. The reverse depicts Constantia seated, left, on curule chair, raising right hand with the inscription CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 55 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.66g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.