Claudius Gothicus Antoninianus, Laetitia reverse
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 56 · 268 AD-270 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right
Reverse
LAETITIA AVG
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 56 is an antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.8g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 56?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 56 is a Silver Antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 56.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 56?
- The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 56?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 56 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.8g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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