© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Claudius CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI; Constantia
| Silver | 3.7 g | 18 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantia seated, left, on curule chair, raising right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI
Translation:
Constantiae Augusti.
The perseverence of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Constantia on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Claudius. The goddess Constantia was associated with loyalty and stability, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of a stable and enduring Roman Empire under Claudius' rule.
