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Sestertius - Claudius EX SC P P OB CIVES SERVATOS
| Bronze | 27 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-54 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines in oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: EX SC P P OB CIVES SERVATOS
Translation:
Ex Senatus Consultum, Pater Patriae, Ob Cives Servatos.
By decree of the senate. Father of the nation, for saving the citizens.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.04–30.637 g;Diameter varies: 33–38.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Claudius, who was known for his efforts to expand the Roman Empire and improve its infrastructure, including the construction of aqueducts, roads, and public buildings. Despite his achievements, Claudius' reign was marked by political intrigue and controversy, and he was ultimately assassinated in 54 AD. The coin's inscription, "EX SC P P OB CIVES SERVATOS," translates to "By the Senate and People of Rome, for the safety of the citizens," highlighting the coin's purpose as a symbol of Roman prosperity and security.
