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Denarius - Claudius EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS
| Silver | 3.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-42 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines in oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS
Translation:
Ex Senatus Consultum. Ob Cives Servatos.
By decree of the senate. For saving the citizens.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.04–3.52 g;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 Emperor Claudius, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, but also for his controversial personal life and his alleged poisoning of his own family members. The coin's inscription, "EX SC OB CIVES SERVATOS," means "By the Senate and People of Rome, preserved," which highlights the coin's connection to the Roman Republic and its values.
