Denarius - Claudius (CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI; Constantia) (50-51) front Denarius - Claudius (CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI; Constantia) (50-51) back
Denarius - Claudius (CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI; Constantia) (50-51) photo
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Denarius - Claudius CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI; Constantia

 
Silver 3.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
50-51
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.8 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#246941
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 side, 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.