© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Antonia Minor CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI
| Gold | 7.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-45 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antonia (as Constantia) standing, facing, holding long torch in right hand and cornucopiae in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI
Translation:
Constantiae Augusti.
The perseverence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 7.42–7.77 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antonia Minor (CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI) coin is that it features an image of Antonia Minor, the mother of the Roman Emperor Claudius, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the important role that women played in Roman society and politics, even during a time when they did not have the same rights and freedoms as men. The coin also showcases the advanced minting techniques and artistry of the Roman Empire during this period.
