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RIC I (second edition) Claudius 67

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 67. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Claudius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Antonia Minor, draped, right, wearing a crown of corn-ears; hair in a long plait behind, with the legend ANTONIA AVGVSTA.

The reverse shows two long flaming torches linked by ribbon, with the legend SACERDOS DIVI AVGVSTI.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

This gold aureus was produced at the Rome mint under Claudius's authority. The coin honours the emperor's mother, featuring the obverse legend "ANTONIA AVGVSTA" beside her draped bust, while the reverse inscription reads "SACERDOS DIVI AVGVSTI" alongside two long flaming torches joined by a ribbon.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Claudius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Antonia Minor, draped, right, wearing a crown of corn-ears; hair in a long plait behind
Reverse
Two long flaming torches linked by ribbon
Obverse legend
ANTONIA AVGVSTA
Reverse legend
SACERDOS DIVI AVGVSTI

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 67
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
ANTONIA AVGVSTA
Reverse legend to match
SACERDOS DIVI AVGVSTI
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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