Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus, Mars reverse
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 67 · 268 AD-270 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right
Reverse
MARS VLTOR
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 67 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.15g, 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 67?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 67 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 67.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 67?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right 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 VLTOR. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 67?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 67 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.15g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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