Summary
Orichalcum sestertius of the Emperor Claudius in the name of Nero Claudius Drusus (Drusus Senior) struck in the period 41 to 50 AD or perhaps later. Minted by Rome, Ancient Roman Empire. Struck in memory of his father who had died in 9 BC. Production of this coin type may have ceased in 50 AD but this is not certain (see Sutherland, RIC 1984 p.127).
Obverse Description
Bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus facing left; around, NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
Reverse Description
The emperor Claudius bare headed and togate seated on curule chair facing left extending a branch in his right hand, various weapons on ground about him; around, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P; in exergue, S C
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
circa 41-50 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Orichalcum
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter), 29.385 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC 93 (RIC.79 in 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 127 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
