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RIC V Claudius Gothicus 149

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 149. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Claudius II Gothicus. Mint: Mediolanum. The obverse shows bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, half-length, left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand, with the legend FIDES MILIT.

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Historical context

Claudius II Gothicus served as Roman emperor between 268 and 270. His reign was marked by military campaigns, including successful engagements against the Alemanni and a decisive victory over the Goths at the Battle of Naissus. Claudius died in August or September 270 after succumbing to a pestilence, possibly the Plague of Cyprian, which affected the provinces of the Roman Empire.

This silver antoninianus was produced at the Mediolanum mint. The antoninianus denomination was originally introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD as a double denomination valued at two denarii, distinguished by the radiate crown worn by the emperor. In this period, successive soldier emperors required coin to pay their troops and secure their loyalty amid dwindling silver supplies. The reverse depiction features Fides holding two ensigns alongside the legend "FIDES MILIT", while the obverse displays Claudius with a radiate crown accompanied by the legend "IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG".

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, half-length, left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand
Obverse legend
IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
FIDES MILIT

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 149
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
FIDES MILIT
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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