Claudius Gothicus Quinarius, Eagle reverse
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 295 · 306 AD-337 AD · Rome · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
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Obverse
DIVO CLAVDIO OPT IMP
Head of Claudius Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right
Reverse
MEMORIAE AETERNAE
Eagle, looking right
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 295 is a quinarius of Claudius Gothicus, issued under Constantine I (306 AD-337 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, looking right.
About the Quinarius
The quinarius was a Roman silver denomination worth half a denarius, typically weighing 1.5–2.0 grams. It was struck intermittently from the Republic through the imperial period and is scarcer than the denarius in most series.
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 295?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 295 is a Silver Quinarius of Claudius Gothicus issued under Constantine I (306 AD-337 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 295.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 295?
- The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVO CLAVDIO OPT IMP. The reverse depicts Eagle, looking right with the inscription MEMORIAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.
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