© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Claudius and Nero NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT
| Gold | 7.5 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-54 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Nero, bare-headed, draped, left
Script: Latin
Lettering: NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT
Translation:
Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus Principes Juventutis.
Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus, conqueror of the Germans, prince of youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.59–7.75 g;Diameter varies: 18–18.6 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Claudius and Nero, on the same coin. This is because Nero was only a young boy when he ascended to the throne, and Claudius was his adoptive father and predecessor. The coin was minted during a time of political turmoil, and it is believed that the dual portrait was meant to emphasize the continuity of the imperial line and reinforce Nero's legitimacy as ruler.
