What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 88?

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 88 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.14g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Claudius II Gothicus Antoninianus (RIC V Claudius Gothicus 88)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 88

Ruler

Claudius II Gothicus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD-270 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.14g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG

Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PROVID AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 88 is an antoninianus of Claudius II Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.14g, 18mm 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.

All Claudius II Gothicus coins Rome mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 88?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 88 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 88.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 88?: The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVID AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 88?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 88 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.14g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.