How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 126?

The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription MARS VLTOR. Portrait type: laureate.

Claudius Gothicus As (RIC V Claudius Gothicus 126)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 126

Ruler

Claudius Gothicus

Denomination

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

MARS VLTOR

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 126 is an as of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 126?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 126 is a Bronze As of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 126.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 126?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription MARS VLTOR. Portrait type: laureate.

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Claudius Gothicus As, Mars reverse