How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181?

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 CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus — RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.64g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP 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

LAETITIA AVG

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.64g, 20mm 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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181 is a Silver Antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181?: 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 CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 181 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.