© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antonia Minor SACERDOS DIVI AVGVSTI
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-45 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two long flaming torches linked by ribbon
Script: Latin
Lettering: SACERDOS DIVI AVGVSTI
Translation:
Sacerdos Divi Augusti.
Priest of the divine emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.74–3.82 g;Diameter varies: 18.1–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antonia Minor, the mother of the Roman emperor Claudius, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears an image of a priest (sacerdos divi Augusti) making an offering to the divine spirit of the late emperor Augustus. This coin was minted during the reign of Claudius (41-54 AD) and is a rare example of a Roman coin that honors a female member of the imperial family.
