Diobol - Claudius (ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ, LΓ) (42-43) front Diobol - Claudius (ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ, LΓ) (42-43) back
Diobol - Claudius (ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ, LΓ) (42-43) photo
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Diobol - Claudius ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ, LΓ

 
Bronze 13.58 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor
Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
42-43
Value
Diobol (⅓)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
13.58 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#413428
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Six ears of corn

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ

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.