RIC V Claudius Gothicus 262 Quintillus obverse — Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right Obverse
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 262 Quintillus reverse — Altar Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 262
Ruler
Quintillus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
270 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.85g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVO CLAVDIO

Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Altar

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 262 is an antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.85g, 18mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 262?
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 262 is a Silver Antoninianus of Quintillus (270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 262.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 262?
The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO CLAVDIO. The reverse depicts Altar with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 262?
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 262 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.85g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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