How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 84?

The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus (RIC V Claudius Gothicus 84)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 84

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, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVG

Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 84 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus 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.

All Claudius II Gothicus coins Rome mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 84?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 84 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 84.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 84?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.