How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137?

The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left, holding globe and sceptre with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus — RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left, holding globe and sceptre

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

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 Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137 is a Silver Antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left, holding globe and sceptre with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.