© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Claudius and Nero NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT
| Silver | 3.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-54 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Nero, bare-headed, draped, left
Script: Latin
Lettering: NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT
Translation:
Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus Principes Juventutis.
Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus, conqueror of the Germans, prince of youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.85–3.71 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Claudius and Nero, on the same coin. This is because Nero was only a young boy when he ascended to the throne, and Claudius was his adoptive father and predecessor. The coin was minted during a time of political turmoil, and it is believed that the dual portrait was a way to emphasize the continuity of power and stability in the Roman Empire.
