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Denarius - Claudius S P Q R PP OB CS
| Silver | 3.8 g | 20 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R PP OB CS
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus, Pater Patriae, Ob Cives Servatos.
The senate and the Roman people to the father of the nation, the saviour of the citizens.
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 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 design, which includes the abbreviation "S P Q R" (Senatus Populusque Romanus) and the phrase "OB CS" (Oblationem Civium Societas), highlights the coin's connection to the Roman state and its people. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.8 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
