RIC V Claudius Gothicus 48
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC V Claudius Gothicus 48. 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 genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend GENIVS EXERCI.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 25
- Catalogue references
- 1
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Historical context
This silver coin is an antoninianus struck at the mint of Rome. Introduced by Caracalla in 215, the antoninianus was a double denomination valued at two denarii, distinguished by the radiate crown worn by the emperor. In this period, soldier emperors required substantial coin issues to pay troops and maintain their allegiance, though dwindling silver supplies led to progressive debasement and inflation. The obverse bears the emperor's title "IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG", while the reverse carries the inscription "GENIVS 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
- Genius, wearing polos on head, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
- Obverse legend
- IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
- Reverse legend
- GENIVS EXERCI
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC V Claudius Gothicus 48
- Denomination and metal
- Antoninianus, Silver
- Obverse legend to match
- IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
- Reverse legend to match
- GENIVS 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.
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Recorded
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
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- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- RIC / OCREric.5.cg.48
Research required
- Editorial verification required.
- Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
- Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.