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RIC I (second edition) Claudius 15

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 15. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Claudius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Claudius, laureate, right, with the legend TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P. The reverse shows legend in three lines in oak-wreath, with the legend EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
8
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Claudius reigned as Roman emperor from AD 41 until his death in AD 54, having been declared ruler by the Praetorian Guard after the assassination of his nephew Caligula. The oak-wreath motif alludes to the Civic Crown (corona civica), a military honour traditionally presented to Roman citizens who saved the lives of fellow citizens in battle.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Claudius

Design

Obverse
Head of Claudius, laureate, right
Reverse
Legend in three lines in oak-wreath
Obverse legend
TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P
Reverse legend
EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 15
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P
Reverse legend to match
EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS
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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Catalogue references

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