Diobol - Claudius (ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ, LΒ) (41-42) front Diobol - Claudius (ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ, LΒ) (41-42) back
Diobol - Claudius (ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ, LΒ) (41-42) photo
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Diobol - Claudius ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ, LΒ

 
Bronze 11.95 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor
Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
41-42
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
11.95 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#413424
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bull butting, right

Lettering:
ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ
LB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Claudius, who ruled from 41 to 54 AD, on one side, and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Egypt was under Roman rule, and it reflects the blending of Roman and Greek cultures that occurred during this period.