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RIC I (second edition) Claudius 97

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Claudius 97. Denomination: As. Authority: Claudius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Claudius, bare, left, with the legend TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP.

The reverse shows libertas, draped, standing front, holding pileus in right hand and extending left, with the legend LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Claudius served as Roman emperor from AD 41 until his death in AD 54, representing the fourth ruler of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Declared emperor by the Praetorian Guard following the assassination of his nephew Caligula, he was the last surviving adult male of his family. Although previously excluded from public office, Claudius proved to be an efficient administrator who restored the finances of the empire.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this bronze as was issued under the authority of Claudius. The obverse bears his portrait and the inscription TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP. The reverse carries the legend LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC and depicts Libertas draped, facing front, extending her left hand and holding a pileus in her right hand.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Claudius

Design

Obverse
Head of Claudius, bare, left
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing front, holding pileus in right hand and extending left
Obverse legend
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP
Reverse legend
LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 97
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP
Reverse legend to match
LIBERTAS AVGVSTA SC
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.

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