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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.6
People
Claudius, Roman (Lyon, Gaul r. 41 - 54 CE)
In the name of Nero Claudius Drusus, Roman
Title
Sestertius of Claudius, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
41-50(?) CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Early
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196379

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
25.79 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
sestertius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: [NE]RO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
    Countermark NCAPR in oblong incuse behind neck and head
  • inscription: reverse: TI CL[AVDIVS CAESAR AVG] PM TR P IM[P PP]
  • inscription: I can see no evidence for the P(ater) P(atriae) appended to the reverse legend. S C occupies the 6-o'-clock position.
  • Obverse Inscription: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
  • Reverse Inscription: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP; S C

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC I 2, 93 p. 127; BMC 210-211a

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.6
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus l.; around, [NE]RO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Countermarked NCAPR behind neck and head.
Rev.: Claudius, bare-headed and togate, seated l. on curule chair, r. hand holding out branch; miscellaneous weapons and armor lying around; around, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP; in exergue, S C.

Verification Level

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