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Cistophorus - Claudius ROM ET AVG COM ASI; Roma
| Silver | 10.8 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-54 |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Claudius, standing front, left, being crowned by female figure, right, holding cornucopia; all within distyle temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROM ET AVG COM ASI
Unabridged legend: Romae et Augusto.
Translation: The community of Asia to Rome and the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 10.3–11.28 g;Diameter varies: 24–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cistophorus - Claudius coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, which symbolizes the city of Rome and its importance in the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (41-54) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Cistophorus - Claudius (ROM ET AVG COM ASI; Roma) (41-54) coin.
