Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus — RIC V Claudius Gothicus 203

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 203

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

CONSERVATORES AVG

Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand, facing Hercules, holding club in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 203 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand, facing Hercules, holding club in right hand and spear 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 203?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 203 is a Silver Antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 203.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 203?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand, facing Hercules, holding club in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription CONSERVATORES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.