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RIC I (second edition) Claudius 109

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 109. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Claudius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Nero Claudius Drusus, bare, left, with the legend NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP.

The reverse shows claudius, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch in right hand; various arms around, with the legend TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P S C. The obverse shows head of Nero Claudius Drusus, bare, left, with the legend NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. The reverse shows claudius, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch in right hand; various arms around, with the legend TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P S C.

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Claudius governed the Roman Empire from AD 41 to AD 54 as the fourth emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, having been elevated by the Praetorian Guard following the assassination of Caligula. This brass sestertius, minted at Rome, honours his father Nero Claudius Drusus (Drusus the Elder), an esteemed general who launched major Roman campaigns into Germania between 12 and 9 BC. Drusus had died following a riding accident in 9 BC, and his memory was formally elevated during Claudius's reign.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Claudius

Design

Obverse
Head of Nero Claudius Drusus, bare, left
Reverse
Claudius, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch in right hand; various arms around
Obverse legend
NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
Reverse legend
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 109
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
Reverse legend to match
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary. Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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