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Aureus - Claudius PACI AVGVSTAE; Pax and Nemesis
| Gold | 7.8 g | 19 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 | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246923 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)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 46-47 AD, and it showcases Pax standing on the reverse side, holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizing the peaceful reign of the Roman Empire under Claudius. The inclusion of Pax on the coinage was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage designs that featured gods and goddesses from Greek mythology, highlighting the Roman Empire's shift towards promoting its own unique cultural and religious identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (46-47) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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