How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 65?

The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription MARS VICTOR. Portrait type: radiate.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus (RIC V Claudius Gothicus 65)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 65

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CLAVDIVS AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

MARS VICTOR

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 65 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.

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 65?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 65 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 65.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 65?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription MARS VICTOR. Portrait type: radiate.