Nero Claudius Drusus Aureus, Triumphal reverse
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 69 · 41 AD-45 AD · Rome · Issued under Claudius
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Obverse
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Reverse
American Numismatic Society, accession 1905
Obverse
NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
Head of Nero Claudius Drusus, laureate, left
Reverse
DE GERM
Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue, right, between two trophies, each with captive at foot; the rider holds spear in right hand
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 69 is an aureus of Nero Claudius Drusus, issued under Claudius (41 AD-45 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue, right, between two trophies, each with captive at foot; the rider holds spear in right hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.65g, 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 69?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 69 is a Gold Aureus of Nero Claudius Drusus issued under Claudius (41 AD-45 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 69.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 69?
- The obverse depicts Head of Nero Claudius Drusus, laureate, left with the inscription NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. The reverse depicts Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue, right, between two trophies, each with captive at foot; the rider holds spear in right hand with the inscription DE GERM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 69?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 69 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.65g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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