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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Antonia Minor TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP S C
| Bronze | 13.3 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-50 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Claudius, veiled and togate, standing left, holding simpulum in right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP S C
Translation:
Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Imperator. Senatus Consultum.
Tiberius Claudius Caesar, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.06–16.472 g;Diameter varies: 26–32 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Antonia Minor coin was used during the reign of Emperor Claudius (41-50 AD) and features an image of his mother, Antonia Minor, on the reverse side. This coin was an important part of the Roman Empire's currency system and was used for everyday transactions. Despite its small size, the coin has a rich history and is a valuable artifact for collectors and historians today.
