Claudius Quadrans, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 85 · 41 AD · Rome
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Obverse
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Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG
Hand left, holding pair of scales; PNR below
Reverse
PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT
Legend surrounding S C
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 85 is a quadrans of Claudius (41 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.65g, 19mm diameter.
About the Quadrans
The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.
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 85?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 85 is a Bronze Quadrans of Claudius (41 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 85.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 85?
- The obverse depicts Hand left, holding pair of scales; PNR below with the inscription TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 85?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 85 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.65g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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