RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Claudius II Gothicus. Mint: Mediolanum. The obverse shows bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left, holding globe and sceptre, with the legend IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend AEQVITAS AVG.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 14.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources: 2
Photograph views: 6
Catalogue references: 1

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Claudius II Gothicus served as Roman emperor from 268 to 270, achieving military victories against the Alemanni and the Goths at the Battle of Naissus before succumbing to a pestilence. His coin issues included the antoninianus, a radiate denomination introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD that suffered progressive debasement throughout the third century.

Physical characteristics

Material: Silver
Denomination: Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint: Mediolanum
Authority: Claudius II Gothicus

Design

Obverse: Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left, holding globe and sceptre
Reverse: Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend: AEQVITAS AVG

Identification

Type reference: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 137
Denomination and metal: Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match: AEQVITAS 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.

Documentation checklist

Denomination: Recorded
Issue or mint date: Recorded
Material: Recorded
Weight: Research required
Mint or printer: Recorded
Mint or printer mark: Research required
Catalogue reference: Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights): Recorded

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Catalogue references

RIC / OCREric.5.cg.137

Varieties

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 14
Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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Real-object photographs

reverse

Reverse photograph of University of Graz specimen inventory 1547, assigned by Nomisma/OCRE to ric.5.cg.14 and checked against the museum RIC citation. One specimen only; dies, wear and individual measurements may differ. This photograph does not authenticate other objects.

Photograph credit: Institute of Ancient History and Classical Antiquities, University of Graz; GAMS Numis collection. Individual photographer not stated.

Licence: Rights clearance pending — image reuse permission not recorded; public availability is not permission.

Source object page

obverse

Obverse photograph of University of Graz specimen inventory 1548, assigned by Nomisma/OCRE to ric.5.cg.137 and checked against the museum RIC citation. One specimen only; dies, wear and individual measurements may differ. This photograph does not authenticate other objects.

Photograph credit: Institute of Ancient History and Classical Antiquities, University of Graz; GAMS Numis collection. Individual photographer not stated.

Licence: Rights clearance pending — image reuse permission not recorded; public availability is not permission.

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reverse

Reverse of American Numismatic Society specimen 1984.67.1958, an example of this coin type

Photograph credit: American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)

Licence: Free to use with attribution — source credit required

Source object page

reverse

Reverse photograph of University of Graz specimen inventory 1548, assigned by Nomisma/OCRE to ric.5.cg.137 and checked against the museum RIC citation. One specimen only; dies, wear and individual measurements may differ. This photograph does not authenticate other objects.

Photograph credit: Institute of Ancient History and Classical Antiquities, University of Graz; GAMS Numis collection. Individual photographer not stated.

Licence: Rights clearance pending — image reuse permission not recorded; public availability is not permission.

Source object page

obverse

Obverse of American Numismatic Society specimen 1944.100.32487, an example of this coin type

Photograph credit: American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)

Licence: Free to use with attribution — source credit required

Source object page

reverse

Reverse of American Numismatic Society specimen 1944.100.32487, an example of this coin type

Photograph credit: American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)

Licence: Free to use with attribution — source credit required

Source object page

Source library & references

Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society and ISAW, New York University · American Numismatic Society
Tier 1 · type corpus
Direct type reference: https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.5.cg.137. September 2026 expansion; editorial review pending.
Wikipedia — the free encyclopedia
Wikimedia Foundation
Tier 4 · online encyclopedia
English Wikipedia background: Claudius Gothicus; Antoninianus; Mediolanum

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Last revised 2026-10-25. This entry documents a catalogue type or documented example, not an item for sale. It carries no valuation.