RIC I (second edition) Claudius 88 — Claudius Quadrans
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 88 · 42 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG
Modius on three legs
Reverse
PON M TR P IMP COS II
Legend surrounding S C
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 88 is a quadrans of Claudius (42 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.01g, 17mm 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 88?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 88 is a Bronze Quadrans of Claudius (42 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 88.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 88?
- The obverse depicts Modius on three legs with the inscription TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription PON M TR P IMP COS II.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 88?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 88 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.01g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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