How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234?

The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.57g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Claudius II Gothicus Aureus — RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

3.57g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FORTVNA REDVX

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234 is an aureus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.57g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234 is a Gold Aureus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 234 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.57g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.