Summary
Copper As of the Emperor Claudius, Ancient Roman Empire, struck in the period 41 AD to 50 AD. Minted by Rome. Struck from the beginning in the reign of Claudius, without 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 setting an end date for the production of this issue.
Obverse Description
Bare head of Claudius facing left; around, [TI] CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP
Reverse Description
Libertas, draped, standing facing right extending a pileus with her left hand; around, LIBER[TAS A]VGVSTA; in field, divided by the figure, S C
Edge Description
Plain
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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
41-50 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Deity 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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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.52 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.97 (1984 edition) (RIC.69D 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 118, 128 Pages