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Didrachm - Nero and Claudius DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG
| Silver | 6.97 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 58-60 |
| Value | Didrachm = 2 Drachms = 2 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.97 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Claudius, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG
Translation:
Divos Claudius Augustus Germanicus Pater Augusti.
Divine Claudius, emperor (Augustus), victor over the Germans, father of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two emperors, Nero and Claudius, on the same coin. This is known as a "joint reign" coinage, where two emperors ruled together for a brief period of time. This particular coin was minted during the year 58-60 AD, a time when Nero was the dominant emperor and Claudius was his adopted son and co-ruler. The coin's design highlights the unity and harmony between the two emperors, with Nero's image on the obverse (front) side and Claudius' image on the reverse (back) side. This coin is a unique historical artifact that provides insight into the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during that time period.
