Roman — Roman; 41-54
Coin, dupondius
A copper alloy dupondius of Emperor Claudius, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 41-54. The back of the coin depicts Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 41-54.
Obv: Bare head of Claudius, facing left. Obv inscription: [TI CLAVDIVS] CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP. Rev: Ceres, enthroned left, holding corn-ears in her right hand and a torch in her left. Rev inscription: [CERES] AVGVSTA, SC in exergue.
Ref: RIC I (1948), p.129, no.67.
Condition: G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 3837
- Object name:
- coin, dupondius
- Artist/Maker:
- Claudius I, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 41-54
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 30 mm, WT 12.8 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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