Claudius II Gothicus Aureus (RIC V Claudius Gothicus 4)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 4

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CLAVDIVS AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICITAS AVG

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 4 is an aureus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 4?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 4 is a Gold Aureus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 4.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 4?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.