Claudius Gothicus Antoninianus, Salus reverse
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 222 · 268 AD-270 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
SPES PVBLIC
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms; Asclepius, standing left, holding serpent-entwined staff
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 222 is an antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms; Asclepius, standing left, holding serpent-entwined staff.
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 222?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 222 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 222.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 222?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms; Asclepius, standing left, holding serpent-entwined staff with the inscription SPES PVBLIC. Portrait type: radiate.
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