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Aureus - Claudius CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI; Constantia
| Gold | 7.69 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-42 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.69 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantia seated, left, on curule chair, raising right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI
Translation:
Constantiae Augusti.
The perseverence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius (CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI; Constantia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Constantia on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Emperor Claudius. The image of Constantia symbolized the idea of stability and continuity, which was an important message during a time of political upheaval and change in the Roman Empire.
