Æ - Claudius (41-54) front Æ - Claudius (41-54) back
Æ - Claudius (41-54) photo
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Æ - Claudius

 
Bronze 7.2 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Amphipolis (Roman province of Macedonia)
Emperor
Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
41-54
Currency
Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.2 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#173711
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Artemis Tauropolos riding bull left, holding veil above

Script: Greek

Lettering: AMΦIΠOΛITΩN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Claudius, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, but also for his controversial personal life and alleged poisoning of his own relatives.