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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Claudius CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI; Constantia
| Gold | 7.7 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 46-47 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantia seated, left, on curule chair, raising right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI
Unabridged legend: Constantiae Augusti
Translation: The perseverence of the emperor (Augustus)
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 unique design choice for a Roman coin during that time period.
