RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297 Claudius Gothicus obverse, Head of Claudius Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297
Ruler
Claudius Gothicus
Issued under
Constantine I
Denomination
Quinarius
Date
306 AD-337 AD
Mint
Treveri
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

DIVVS CLAVDIVS OPT IMP

Head of Claudius Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right

Reverse

REQVIES OPT MER

Claudius Gothicus, veiled, togate, seated left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297 is a quinarius of Claudius Gothicus, issued under Constantine I (306 AD-337 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Claudius Gothicus, veiled, togate, seated left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand.

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 Treveri Mint

Treveri (modern Trier, Germany) was one of the principal mints of the late Roman Empire, operating from the late third century through the fifth century. It was a primary source of gold solidi for the Western Empire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297?
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297 is a Silver Quinarius of Claudius Gothicus issued under Constantine I (306 AD-337 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 297?
The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVVS CLAVDIVS OPT IMP. The reverse depicts Claudius Gothicus, veiled, togate, seated left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand with the inscription REQVIES OPT MER. Portrait type: laureate.

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