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Aureus - Claudius PACI AVGVSTAE; Pax and Nemesis
| Gold | 7.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 43-44 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax/Nemesis advancing right, holding drapery with right hand, left hand pointing caduceus at snake
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AVGVSTAE
Unabridged legend: Paci Augustae.
Translation: To the venerable peace.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius (PACI AVGVSTAE; Pax and Nemesis) coin is that it features the first representation of the Roman goddess of peace, Pax, on a Roman coin. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Claudius in 43-44 AD, and it highlights the importance of peace during a time of conflict and political unrest in the Roman Empire. The image of Pax on the coin is depicted holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizing peace and authority. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the cultural and historical significance of the Roman Empire.
