000-180-001-540-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Claudius and Agrippina
This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Claudius and his wife Agrippina, between 50 and 54 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 Claudius wearing a laurel wreath facing to the right. The legend 'TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRIB POT P P' abbreviates the names and titles of the emperor.
The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force. They were also needed to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works and special payments to the poor.
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| Online ID: |
000-180-001-540-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland A.1959.530 |
| Date: |
50-54
Minted between 50 and 54 AD
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| Material: |
Silver; fairly worn. Inscription: Obv. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRIB POT P P; laureate head right / Rev. AGRIPPINAE AVGVSTAE; draped bust of Agrippina right, wearing crown
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| Dimensions: |
18.50 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
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| What: |
Coin Type: RIC (revised edition) 81
Coin, denarius
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| Subject: |
Ancient Coin Collection
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| Who: |
Claudius (jointly with Agrippina)
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| Where: |
Italy, Rome
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| Description: |
Silver denarius of Claudius, jointly with Agrippina, Rome, AD 50 - 54
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| References: |
- Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926.
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