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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Claudius EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS
| 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 | 41-42 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines in oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS
Unabridged legend: Ex Senatus Consultum. Ob Cives Servatos
Translation: By decree of the senate. For saving the citizens
Comment
Mass varies: 7.53–7.85 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius (EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS) (41-42) 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 relatives. The coin's inscription, "EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS," translates to "By the Senate and People of Rome, preserved," which highlights the coin's significance as a symbol of Roman power and prosperity during Claudius' reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (41-42) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Claudius (EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS) (41-42) coin.
