Claudius Gothicus Antoninianus
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 221 · 268 AD-270 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left
Reverse
SOL AVG or SOLVS AVG
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 221 is an antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.32g, 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 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 221?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 221 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 221.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 221?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription SOL AVG or SOLVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 221?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 221 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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