As - Claudius (S C; Minerva) (41-50) front As - Claudius (S C; Minerva) (41-50) back
As - Claudius (S C; Minerva) (41-50) photo
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As - Claudius S C; Minerva

 
Bronze 9.5 g 27.5 mm
Description
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
9.5 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#246985
Rarity index
64%

Reverse

Minerva, helmeted and draped, advancing right, levelling javelin in right hand and shield in left

Script: Latin

Lettering: S C

Unabridged legend: Senatus Consultum

Translation: Decree of the senate

Comment

Mass varies: 5–14.23 g;
Diameter varies: 21.4–30.29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Claudius. This coin was minted during Claudius' reign, which lasted from 41 to 50 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (41-50)  - - - - - -

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