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Denarius - Claudius PACI AVGVSTAE; Pax and Nemesis
| Silver | 3.8 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 43-44 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax/Nemesis advancing right, holding drapery with right hand, left hand pointing caduceus at snake
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AVGVSTAE
Translation:
Paci Augustae.
To the venerable peace.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Pax (Peace) on one side and Nemesis (Retribution) on the other. This juxtaposition of two opposing forces was a common theme in Roman art and symbolism, representing the idea that peace and retribution must coexist in order to maintain balance and harmony in society.
