Summary
Plated Denarius or copy of a silver coin of Claudius struck in 44 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Mint not recorded. This coin came into the collection in 1880, at that time its authenticity was doubted.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Claudius facing right; around, TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG PM TR P IIII
Reverse Description
Winged Pax-Nemesis advancing to right pointing winged cadeucius at snake on ground; around, PACI AVGVSTAE
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
41-54 AD
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver-plated
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Axis
03
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.65 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
cf RIC.28 (1984 edition) (RIC.29 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 123 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
