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© Roma Numismatics Limited
As - Claudius
| Bronze | 14.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-54 |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#336391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription within a laurel wreath of eight leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Unabridged legend: Senatus Consulto
Translation: By decree of the Senate
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 his alleged poisoning by his wife Agrippina.
