© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semis - Claudius S C
| Bronze | 7.23 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 47-48 |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.23 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#413434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription within a laurel wreath of eight leaves
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
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 a depiction of the goddess Tyche, or Fortuna, on the other. Tyche was the patron goddess of the city of Antioch, where the coin was minted, and her image on the coin symbolizes the city's prosperity and good fortune.
