Summary
Copper As of Claudius, Ancient Roman Empire, struck in the period 50 AD to 54 AD. Minted by Rome. Struck late in the reign of Claudius, with the title P(ater) P(atriae) included in the obverse legend. Comparison with his dated gold and silver issues show that the inclusion of PP in the legend did not begin until 50 AD. The reverse continues the use of Minerva which may have begun at the beginning of his rule.
Obverse Description
Bare head of Claudius facing left; around, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP PP
Reverse Description
Helmeted Minerva advancing to right hurling a spear, round shield on her left arm; in field divided by the figure, S C
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
50-54 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
30 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.8 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.116 (1984 edition) (RIC.66E 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 118, 130 Pages