Claudius Gothicus Antoninianus, Salus reverse
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 98 · 268 AD-270 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left
Reverse
SALVS AVG
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding serpent rising from altar out of patera held in right hand and holding sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 98 is an antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding serpent rising from altar out of patera held in right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.21g, 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 98?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 98 is a Silver Antoninianus of Claudius Gothicus (268 AD-270 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 98.
- How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 98?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left with the inscription IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding serpent rising from altar out of patera held in right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Claudius Gothicus 98?
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 98 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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