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As - Claudius LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC; Libertas
| Bronze | 10.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-50 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing front, holding pileus in right hand and extending left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC
Translation:
Libertas Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
The venerable freedom. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.84–12.83 g;Diameter varies: 24.5–30 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC," which translates to "Freedom of the Augustan Senate." This highlights the importance of liberty and the role of the Roman Senate during the reign of Emperor Claudius.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (41-50) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for As - Claudius (LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC; Libertas) (41-50) coin.
