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Didrachm - Nero and Claudius DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG
| Silver | 7.52 g | 23 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 | 7.52 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246832 |
|---|---|
| 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
RIC contains an error for this type and mentions obvers lettering 3 instead of lettering 2; this type exists as a didrachma and as a drachma.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 64 AD, just before his death. The coin was likely minted to commemorate this event and to solidify Claudius' claim to the throne.
