What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73 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 73.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 3 h, struck.

Claudius Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73

Ruler

Claudius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

41 AD-45 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.62g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

3 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP

Head of Nero Claudius Drusus, laureate, left

Reverse

DE GERMANIS

Two shields, two pairs of spears, two trumpets, all crossed; behind; vexillum with flag which is still or waving

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73 is an aureus of Claudius (41 AD-45 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Two shields, two pairs of spears, two trumpets, all crossed; behind; vexillum with flag which is still or waving. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.62g, 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 73?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73 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 73.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero Claudius Drusus, laureate, left with the inscription NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. The reverse depicts Two shields, two pairs of spears, two trumpets, all crossed; behind; vexillum with flag which is still or waving with the inscription DE GERMANIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 73 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 3 h, struck.