How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 169?

The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, left, sometimes holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 169?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 169 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus — RIC V Claudius Gothicus 169

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 169

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.2g

Diameter

22mm

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, left, sometimes holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

SPES PVBLICA

Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 169 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.2g, 22mm 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 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 169?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 169 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 169.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 169?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, left, sometimes holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 169?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 169 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.