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Nummus - Claudius II REQVIES OPTIMOR MERIT; Rome
| Bronze | 3.05 g | 20.00 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius II (Marcus Aurelius Claudius) (268-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317-318 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: REQVIES OPTIMOR MERIT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Claudius II, who was also known as Claudius Gothicus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "REQVIES OPTIMOR MERIT" which translates to "He deserves the best reward" in Latin. This suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate Claudius II's military victories and accomplishments during his reign.
