What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91 is a Bronze Quadrans of Claudius (41 AD-54 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 91.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91?

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 P P COS II.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91?

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.92g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Claudius Quadrans — RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91

Ruler

Claudius

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

41 AD-54 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.92g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG

Hand left, holding pair of scales, PNR below

Reverse

PON M TR P IMP P P COS II

Legend surrounding S C

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91 is a quadrans of Claudius (41 AD-54 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.92g, 18mm 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.

All Claudius coins Rome mint All Quadrans coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91 is a Bronze Quadrans of Claudius (41 AD-54 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 91.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91?: 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 P P COS II.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91?: RIC I (second edition) Claudius 91 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.92g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.