What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259 is a Silver Antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259.

How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259?

The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Altar with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.15g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Quintillus Antoninianus — RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259

Ruler

Quintillus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.15g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CLAVDIVS AVG

Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Altar

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259 is an antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.15g, 14mm 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259 is a Silver Antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259?: The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Altar with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 259 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.15g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.