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RIC V Claudius Gothicus 86

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 86. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Claudius II Gothicus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right, with the legend IMP CLAVDIVS AVG.

The reverse shows providentia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe, with the legend PROVID AVG.

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Historical context

Claudius II, known as Claudius Gothicus, ruled the Roman Empire from 268 until his death in August or September 270. During his brief reign, he campaigned successfully against the Alemanni and defeated the Goths at the Battle of Naissus, before dying from a pestilence that affected the empire's provinces.

This silver antoninianus was produced at the mint of Rome. The denomination, first introduced under Caracalla in early 215 AD, was valued at two denarii and was distinguished by the radiate crown upon the emperor's portrait. Throughout the third century, successive soldier emperors issued antoniniani to pay their armies, resulting in progressive debasement as silver supplies dwindled. On this issue, the obverse bears the emperor's portrait with the inscription "IMP CLAVDIVS AVG", while the reverse depicts Providentia with the accompanying legend "PROVID AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Claudius II Gothicus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, draped, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe
Obverse legend
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend
PROVID AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 86
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVID 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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