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RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Claudius II Gothicus. Mint: Antioch, Syria. The obverse shows bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left, with the legend IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG.

The reverse shows minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand, with the legend VIRTVS AVG.

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Historical context

Claudius II Gothicus served as Roman emperor from 268 to 270. His reign saw active military engagements, including successful fighting against the Alemanni and a decisive victory against the Goths at the Battle of Naissus. His rule ended between August and September 270, when he died after succumbing to a pestilence, possibly the Plague of Cyprian that affected the provinces of the Empire.

This antoninianus was produced at the mint of Antioch in Syria. The denomination had been introduced by Caracalla in early 215 as a double denomination thought to have been valued at two denarii, marked by the emperor wearing a radiate crown. A succession of soldier emperors required coin to pay troops and secure loyalty amidst dwindling bullion supplies, causing the denomination to experience progressive debasement. The obverse carries the legend "IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG", accompanied on the reverse by the legend "VIRTVS AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Antioch, Syria
Authority
Claudius II Gothicus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, left
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTVS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 225
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS 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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