Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Claudius

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Claudius sometime between 46 and 52 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse has the head of the emperor wearing a laurel wreath, facing to the right. The legend 'TI CLAVD CAESAR. AVG. P. M. TR. P [ ]' abbreviates the names and some of the titles of the emperor. The coin has been struck slightly off centre.

Claudius became emperor at the age of 50 after the assassination of his nephew, the much-hated Caligula. He made sure a similar fate did not await him, and executed anyone suspected of intriguing against him.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-647-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C10456
• Date: 46 - 52
  Minted between 46 and 52 AD
  
• Material: Silver; obverse slightly off-centre; mostly slight wear. Inscription: Obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR . AVG . P . M . TR . P [ ]; laureate head right / Rev. PACI AVGVSTAE; Pax-Nemesis, winged, advancing right, holding winged caduceus above snake, and holding fol
  Coin Type: RIC (revised edition) 39 or 47 or 52 or 58 or 62
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 5.5
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC (revised edition) 39 or 47 or 52 or 58 or 62
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Claudius
  Pax-Nemesis
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Empire
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Claudius, Rome, AD 46 - 52
  
• References:
  • Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage. From 31 BC to AD 69. Vol. 1, revised ed. London: Spink and Son Ltd, 1984. 
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