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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Claudius PRAETOR RECEPT
| 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 | 41-42 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Claudius, bare-headed and togate, right, clasping hands with soldier, left, holding shield and aquila
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRAETOR RECEPT
Unabridged legend: Praetorianis Receptis
Translation: Pretorians received (into allegiance)
Comment
Mass varies: 7.74–7.79 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius (PRAETOR RECEPT) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who is depicted standing and holding a liberty torch and a scepter. This image symbolizes the idea of freedom and the authority of the Roman state.
