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RIC I (second edition) Claudius 113

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 113. Denomination: As. Authority: Claudius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Claudius, bare, left, with the legend TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P.

The reverse shows libertas standing, to front, holding pileus in right and extending right hand, with the legend LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
10
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Declared emperor by the Praetorian Guard following the assassination of Caligula, he was an able administrator who restored the empire's finances, expanded the imperial bureaucracy, and oversaw the conquest of Britain. He governed from Rome, where he presided frequently at public trials and issued edicts daily.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this bronze as was issued under the authority of Claudius. The obverse depicts his bare head facing left alongside imperial titles, bearing the legend "TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P". The reverse features the figure of Libertas standing facing front, extending her right hand and holding a pileus, accompanied by the inscription "LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Claudius

Design

Obverse
Head of Claudius, bare, left
Reverse
Libertas standing, to front, holding pileus in right and extending right hand
Obverse legend
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P
Reverse legend
LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 113
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P
Reverse legend to match
LIBERTAS AVGVSTA S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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Material
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Weight
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Catalogue references

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