Antonia Minor Aureus, Antonia reverse
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65 · 41 AD-45 AD · Rome · Issued under Claudius
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
ANTONIA AVGVSTA
Bust of Antonia Minor, draped, right, wearing a crown of corn-ears; hair in a long plait behind
Reverse
CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI
Antonia (as Constantia) standing, facing, holding long torch in right hand and cornucopiae in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65 is an aureus of Antonia Minor, issued under Claudius (41 AD-45 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Antonia (as Constantia) standing, facing, holding long torch in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.77g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65 is a Gold Aureus of Antonia Minor issued under Claudius (41 AD-45 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 65.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Antonia Minor, draped, right, wearing a crown of corn-ears; hair in a long plait behind with the inscription ANTONIA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Antonia (as Constantia) standing, facing, holding long torch in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.77g, diameter 19mm, die axis 3 h, struck.
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