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Didrachm - Claudius DE BRITANNIS
| Silver | 7.6 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-54 |
| Value | Didrachm = 2 Drachms = 2 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Claudius in quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre
Script: Latin
Lettering: DE BRITANNIS
Unabridged legend: Devictus Britannis.
Translation: Conquered the Britons.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.52–7.75 g;Diameter varies: 21.4–22 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Didrachm - Claudius (DE BRITANNIS) coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire to commemorate the conquest of Britain. The coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius on one side and a depiction of a British warrior on the other. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the cultural exchange and influence of the Roman Empire on the British Isles during that time period.
