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RIC V Claudius Gothicus 22

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Record status

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Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 22. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Claudius II Gothicus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right, with the legend IMP CLAVDIVS AVG.

The reverse shows apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand, with the legend APOLLINI CONS.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Claudius II Gothicus, originally Marcus Aurelius Claudius, was Roman emperor from 268 to 270. During his brief reign, he campaigned successfully against the Alemanni and secured a decisive victory against the Goths at the Battle of Naissus. His rule ended when he died of a pestilence, possibly the Plague of Cyprian, which afflicted the provinces of the Roman Empire.

This coin is an antoninianus struck at the mint of Rome. Introduced in 215 AD by Caracalla as a double denomination thought to be valued at two denarii, the antoninianus was distinguished by the radiate crown worn by the emperor. Although originally struck in silver, issues were progressively debased as emperors required large volumes of coin to pay soldiers and secure their loyalty. On this issue, the obverse bears the emperor's portrait with the legend "IMP CLAVDIVS AVG", while the reverse depicts Apollo with the legend "APOLLINI CONS".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Claudius II Gothicus

Design

Obverse
Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend
APOLLINI CONS

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 22
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
APOLLINI CONS
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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