Claudius Gothicus Aureus (RIC V Claudius Gothicus 235)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 235

Ruler

Claudius Gothicus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CLADIVS AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

LAETITIA AVG N

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 235 is an aureus of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand.

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 235?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 235 is a Gold Aureus of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 235.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 235?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CLADIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG N. Portrait type: radiate.

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Claudius Gothicus Aureus, Laetitia reverse