© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Æ16 - Britannicus ΚΛΑΖΟΜΕΝΙΩΝ
| Bronze | 3.00 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Clazomenae (Conventus of Smyrna) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 43-54 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ram reclining, right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΛΑΖΟΜΕΝΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Britannicus, a prominent Roman general and politician, on one side, and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was exerting its influence over the city of Clazomenae, and that the people of the city were adopting Roman customs and beliefs. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by the common people of the city, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.