RIC I (second edition) Claudius 67 — Claudius Aureus
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 67 · 41 AD-45 AD · Rome
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
SACERDOS DIVI AVGVSTI
Two long flaming torches linked by ribbon
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 67 is an aureus of Claudius (41 AD-45 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Two long flaming torches linked by ribbon. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.78g, 18mm 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 67?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 67 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 67.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 67?
- 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 Two long flaming torches linked by ribbon with the inscription SACERDOS DIVI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 67?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 67 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.78g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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