RIC V Claudius Gothicus 100 — Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 100 · 268 AD-270 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SECVRIT AVG
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 100 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.88g, 21mm diameter.
About the Antoninianus
The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.
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 V Claudius Gothicus 100?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 100 is a Silver Antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 100.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 100?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre with the inscription SECVRIT AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 100?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 100 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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