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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Drachm - Nero and Claudius DIVOS CLAVD AVGVST GERMANIC PATER AVG
| Silver | 3.5 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 63-64 |
| Value | Drachm = 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246834 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 3.14–3.65 g;Diameter varies: 16–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of two Roman emperors, Nero and Claudius, on opposite sides. This is a unique design element that highlights the coin's historical significance and the importance of the emperors it represents.
