Claudius Gothicus Antoninianus, Altar reverse
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 265 · 270 AD · Rome · Issued under Quintillus
Obverse
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right
Reverse
CONSECRATIO
Altar, eagle to right or left
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 265 is an antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus, issued under Quintillus (270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Altar, eagle to right or left.
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 265?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 265 is a Silver Antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus issued under Quintillus (270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 265.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 265?
- The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Altar, eagle to right or left with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.
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