What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 238?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 238 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Claudius II Gothicus Aureus — RIC V Claudius Gothicus 238

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 238

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

3.08g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PAX AETERNA

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 238 is an aureus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.08g, 20mm 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 238?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 238 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 238.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 238?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AETERNA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 238?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 238 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.