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RIC V Claudius Gothicus 13

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 13. 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, radiate, left, holding sceptre, with the legend IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG.

The reverse shows claudius Gothicus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand, with the legend ADVENTVS AVG.

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Historical context

Claudius II Gothicus was Roman emperor from 268 to 270. During his brief rule, he fought successfully against the Alemanni and defeated the Goths at the Battle of Naissus. His reign ended in August or September 270 when he succumbed to a pestilence, possibly the Plague of Cyprian that affected the provinces of the empire.

This silver antoninianus was struck at Rome. Originally introduced under Caracalla in early 215 AD and valued at two denarii, the antoninianus served as a double denomination distinguished by the emperor wearing a radiate crown. A succession of soldier emperors required coin to pay their troops and secure their loyalty, which led to repeated debasement and inflation. The obverse presents the legend "IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG", while the reverse depicts the emperor on horseback with the legend "ADVENTVS AVG".

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, radiate, left, holding sceptre
Reverse
Claudius Gothicus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend
ADVENTVS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 13
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
ADVENTVS AVG
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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