Claudius Aureus, Slow reverse
RIC I (second edition) Nero 4 · 54 AD · Rome · Issued under Nero
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DIVVS CLAVDIVS AVGVSTVS
Head of Claudius, laureate, left
Reverse
EX S C
Slow quadriga, ornamented, right, surmounted by four miniature horses; victories on either side
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Nero 4 is an aureus of Claudius, issued under Nero (54 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga, ornamented, right, surmounted by four miniature horses; victories on either side. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.58g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 4?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 4 is a Gold Aureus of Claudius issued under Nero (54 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 4.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 4?
- The obverse depicts Head of Claudius, laureate, left with the inscription DIVVS CLAVDIVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga, ornamented, right, surmounted by four miniature horses; victories on either side with the inscription EX S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 4?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.58g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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