How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 207?

The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription FIDES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 207?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 207 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.44g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus (RIC V Claudius Gothicus 207)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 207

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.44g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

FIDES AVG

Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 207 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.44g, 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 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 207?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 207 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 207.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 207?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription FIDES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 207?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 207 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.44g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.