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Aureus - Claudius IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST; Concordia
| Gold | 7.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin].
Comment
Mass varies: 7.07–7.121 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes harmony and unity. This is significant because it suggests that the Roman Empire, under the rule of Emperor Claudius, valued peace and cooperation among its citizens. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
