Coin (reverse), 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 reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts Pax-Nemesis, the winged goddess personifying righteousness and self-restraint in triumph. She holds a winged staff above a snake, and a fold of drapery below her chin. The legend 'PACI AVGVSTAE' refers to imperial peace.

Claudius became emperor at the age of 50 after the assassination of his nephew, the much-hated Caligula. During his reign he declared an amnesty for political opponents, abolished treason trials and burned criminal records, all actions in keeping with the symbolism of this coin.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-648-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  
• Date: Minted between 46 and 52 AD
  
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  • 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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