What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65 is a Gold Aureus of 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.

Claudius Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65

Ruler

Claudius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

41 AD-45 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.77g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

3 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 65 is a Gold Aureus of 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.