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RIC V Claudius Gothicus 12

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 12. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Claudius II Gothicus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, with the legend IMP CLAVDIVS AVG.

The reverse shows claudius Gothicus, walking right, holding sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand, with the legend P M TR P II COS P P.

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Historical context

Claudius II, known as Claudius Gothicus, ruled the Roman Empire from 268 until his death from pestilence in 270. His brief reign was marked by military campaigns, notably fighting successfully against the Alemanni and defeating the Goths at the Battle of Naissus. This silver antoninianus was produced for his imperial administration at the mint of Rome.

The antoninianus was originally introduced by Caracalla as a double-denomination coin valued at two denarii, distinguished by the radiate crown worn by the emperor. By the mid-to-late third century, soldier emperors required substantial coin issues to pay their troops and secure loyalty amidst depleted bullion supplies. The obverse bears the emperor's portrait with the legend "IMP CLAVDIVS AVG", while the reverse depicts Claudius holding a sceptre and globe with the legend "P M TR P II COS P P".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Claudius II Gothicus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand
Reverse
Claudius Gothicus, walking right, holding sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend
P M TR P II COS P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 12
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
P M TR P II COS P P
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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