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RIC V Claudius Gothicus 34

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 34. 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 head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right, with the legend IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG.

The reverse shows fides, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, one transverse, with the legend FIDES EXERCI.

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Historical context

Claudius II Gothicus, originally Marcus Aurelius Claudius, ruled as Roman emperor from 268 to 270. His brief reign was defined by major military conflicts, including successful campaigns against the Alemanni and 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, in August or September 270.

Struck at the Rome mint, this antoninianus represents a denomination introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD with an estimated value of two denarii. Throughout the third century, successive soldier emperors required coin to pay troops and secure their loyalty amidst dwindling silver supplies, prompting progressive debasement. The denomination consistently presented the emperor wearing a radiate crown to indicate the double denomination, paired here with the obverse legend "IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG". On the reverse, Fides stands holding two ensigns, accompanied by the inscription "FIDES EXERCI".

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 head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, one transverse
Obverse legend
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend
FIDES EXERCI

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 34
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
FIDES EXERCI
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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