RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Claudius< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of ClaudiusThis silver-plated coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Claudius in 50 or 51 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 X IMP P P' (with a bar over the X) abbreviates the names and some of the titles of Claudius. Damage on this side has revealed the base metal core in places. Many plated coins circulated in the early Empire as they had in the Republic. Some are irregular in design, but others would pass for true silver denarii. Most were probably forgeries. During the reign of Claudius they are particularly common, suggesting that supervision of dies was less vigilant during his reign. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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