How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225?

The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.29g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus (RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.29g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225 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, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.29g, 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 225?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225 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 225.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.29g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.