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Aureus - Claudius S P Q R PP OB CS
| Gold | 7.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 49-50 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines in oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R PP OB CS
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus, Pater Patriae, Ob Cives Servatos.
The senate and the Roman people to the father of the nation, the saviour of the citizens.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.15–7.69 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Claudius (S P Q R PP OB CS) (49-50) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius, who was known for his extensive building projects and military campaigns, including the conquest of Britain.
