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Aureus of Claudius, Rome

Aureus of Claudius, Rome

r. 41 - 54 CE

Claudius

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Nero Claudius Drusus l.; around, NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Rev.: Two oblong shields crossed, and two pairs of spears and two trumpets crossed, in front of upright vexillum with flag waving; around, DE GE-R-MA-NIS.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins