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Aureus of Claudius, Rome

Aureus of Claudius, Rome

r. 41 - 54 CE

Claudius

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Claudius r.; around, TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P XI IMP P P COS V. (line above XI and V to denote numerals) Rev.: Pax-Nemesis, winged, advancing r., l. hand holding winged caduceus pointing down at snake, r. holding out fold of drapery below chin; around, PACI AVGVSTAE

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins