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Didrachm - Nero and Claudius DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG
| Silver | 8 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 63-64 |
| Value | Didrachm = 2 Drachms = 2 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 because Nero, who was known for his extravagance and tyranny, adopted Claudius as his son and successor in 63 AD, and this coin was minted during that time. The coin's design, with the two emperors standing together, symbolizes the unity and continuity of the Roman Empire.
