Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus, Fortuna reverse
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 41 · 268 AD-270 AD · Rome
Obverse
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, head bare, left
Reverse
FORTVNA REDVX
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 41 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.73g, 21mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 41?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 41 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 41.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 41?
- The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, head bare, left with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 41?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 41 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 21mm, die axis 2 h, struck.
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