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RIC V Claudius Gothicus 91

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 91. 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 or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, with the legend IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG.

The reverse shows providentia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend PROVIDENT AVG.

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Historical context

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver antoninianus belonged to a denomination originally introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD and thought to have been valued at two denarii. The denomination was distinguished by the radiate crown adorning the emperor's portrait, which indicated that it was a double denomination. The coin bears the obverse inscription "IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG", whilst the reverse displays Providentia leaning on a column with a baton and cornucopiae, accompanied by the legend "PROVIDENT 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 bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right or bust of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend
PROVIDENT AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Claudius Gothicus 91
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVIDENT 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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