As - Claudius (IMP T VESP AVG REST S C; Constantia) (80-81) front As - Claudius (IMP T VESP AVG REST S C; Constantia) (80-81) back
As - Claudius (IMP T VESP AVG REST S C; Constantia) (80-81) photo
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As - Claudius IMP T VESP AVG REST S C; Constantia

 
Bronze 9.3 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
80-81
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.3 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251279
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Constantia standing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP T VESP AVG REST S C

Translation:
Imperator Titus Vespasianus Augustus Restituit, Senatus Consultum.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin], decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of 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.