How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109?

The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; at his feet, shield with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.98g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus — RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.98g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; at his feet, shield

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; at his feet, shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.98g, 19mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109 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 109.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; at his feet, shield with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 109 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.98g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.