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RIC I (second edition) Claudius 33

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 33. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Claudius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Claudius, laureate, right, with the legend TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P VI IMP XI.

The reverse shows triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue, left, between two trophies; the rider holds spear in left hand and extends right in act of address., with the legend DE BRITANN.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
1
Photograph views
8
Catalogue references
1

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Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Claudius

Design

Obverse
Head of Claudius, laureate, right
Reverse
Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue, left, between two trophies; the rider holds spear in left hand and extends right in act of address.
Obverse legend
TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P VI IMP XI
Reverse legend
DE BRITANN

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 33
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P VI IMP XI
Reverse legend to match
DE BRITANN
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

Denomination
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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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Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Claudius 44

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

Research required

  • Editorial verification required.
  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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