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Aureus - Claudius PACI AVGVSTAE; Pax and Nemesis
| Gold | 7.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 51-52 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246946 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.67–7.83 g;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 goddess Pax (Peace) on one side and Nemesis (Retribution) on the other. This symbolizes the contrasting concepts of peace and retribution, highlighting the complexities of Roman society and the role of the emperor in maintaining balance and order.
