What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.58g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus (RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.58g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CLAVDIVS AVG

Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Fides, draped, standing left, holding standard in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding standard in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.58g, 20mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38 is a Silver Antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38?: The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding standard in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 38 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.58g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.