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RIC I (second edition) Claudius 116

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 116. 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 minerva, helmeted and draped, advancing right, levelling javelin in right hand and shield in left, with the legend S C.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Rome, this bronze as was issued under the authority of Claudius. Its obverse depicts the bare head of the emperor accompanied by the titulature "TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P". The reverse features the Roman goddess Minerva, helmeted and draped as she advances right while brandishing a javelin and shield, alongside the legend "S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Claudius

Design

Obverse
Head of Claudius, bare, left
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted and draped, advancing right, levelling javelin in right hand and shield in left
Obverse legend
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P
Reverse legend
S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 116
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P
Reverse legend to match
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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

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