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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Claudius DE GERMANIS
| Gold | 7.7 g | 19.5 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 | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue left, between two trophies
Script: Latin
Lettering: DE GERMANIS
Translation:
Devictus Germanis.
Conquered the Germans.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.59–7.71 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius (DE GERMANIS) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, but also for his controversial personal life and his alleged poisoning of his own family members.
