Claudius Gothicus Antoninianus, Providentia reverse
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 287 · 276 AD-282 AD · Rome · Issued under Probus
Obverse
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Obverse
DIVO CLAVDIO
Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right
Reverse
PROVIDENTIA AVG
Providentia, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding baton on club in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 287 is an antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus, issued under Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding baton on club in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
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 287?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 287 is a Silver Antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus issued under Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 287.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 287?
- The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO CLAVDIO. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding baton on club in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
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