What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78 is a Gold Aureus of Claudius (50 AD-54 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 78.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78?

The obverse depicts Bust of Nero, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN. The reverse depicts Legend in four lines on shield; behind, vertical spear with the inscription EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Claudius Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78

Ruler

Claudius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

50 AD-54 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.61g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN

Bust of Nero, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT

Legend in four lines on shield; behind, vertical spear

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78 is an aureus of Claudius (50 AD-54 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend in four lines on shield; behind, vertical spear. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.61g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78 is a Gold Aureus of Claudius (50 AD-54 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 78.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78?: The obverse depicts Bust of Nero, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN. The reverse depicts Legend in four lines on shield; behind, vertical spear with the inscription EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.