RIC I (second edition) Claudius 88 Claudius obverse — Modius on three legs Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 88 Claudius reverse — Legend surrounding S C Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 88
Ruler
Claudius
Denomination
Quadrans
Date
42 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.01g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

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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