Diobol - Claudius (AYTOKΡA L IΓ) (52-53) front Diobol - Claudius (AYTOKΡA L IΓ) (52-53) back
Diobol - Claudius (AYTOKΡA L IΓ) (52-53) photo

Diobol - Claudius AYTOKΡA L IΓ

 
Bronze 6.68 g 25.47 mm
Description
Issuer
Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor
Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
52-53
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.68 g
Diameter
25.47 mm
Thickness
2.54 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#239374
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Eagle standing facing right, looking left, surrounded by inscriptions. Mintmark and date in fields.

Lettering:
AYTOKΡA
L IΓ

Edge

Edge comes to a point.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius (AYTOKΡA L IΓ) on one side, while the other side bears the symbol of the Egyptian goddess Isis, highlighting the blending of Roman and Egyptian cultures during the period.