Claudius Gothicus Antoninianus, Hercules reverse
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 213 · 268 AD-270 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left
Reverse
IVVENTVS AVG or IVVENTAS AVG
Hercules, standing front, facing left, holding club in right hand and apple or globe in right hand, lion-skin draped over left arm
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 213 is an antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, facing left, holding club in right hand and apple or globe in right hand, lion-skin draped over left arm. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.86g, 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 213?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 213 is a Silver Antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 213.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 213?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front, facing left, holding club in right hand and apple or globe in right hand, lion-skin draped over left arm with the inscription IVVENTVS AVG or IVVENTAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 213?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 213 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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