What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 191?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 191 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.58g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus — RIC V Claudius Gothicus 191

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 191

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.58g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 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, left or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

SPES AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 191 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Siscia 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 2.58g, 21mm 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 191?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 191 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 191.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 191?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 191?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 191 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.58g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.