Drachm - Claudius
| Emittente | Uncertain Cretan city (Cyrenaica and Crete) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 41-54 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Drachm (1) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 2.21 g |
| Diametro | 15 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | I#969 , SvoronosCr#8 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Bare head of Claudius left. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Greek |
| Legenda del dritto |
ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕ ΓΕΡΜ ΑΡΧ ΜΕΓ ΔΗΜ ΕΞΟΥ ΥΠΑ (Translation: Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, chief priest, with tribunician power, consul) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Radiate head of Divus Augustus left; in the field, seven stars. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (41-54) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1056406490 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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Historical Context: Struck under Claudius (41-54 AD), this drachm from an uncertain Cretan city illustrates Roman imperial authority blended with local autonomy. While Rome centralized coinage, provinces like Crete, with Hellenistic traditions, continued issuing local silver. These coins, bearing the emperor's portrait, circulated regionally within the Cyrenaica and Crete administrative sphere, affirming loyalty and serving local economic needs. The "uncertain" attribution suggests a short-lived mint or lack of clear marks, highlighting provincial coinage diversity.
Artistry: The coin's artistry typically blends Roman imperial iconography with provincial Hellenistic influences. The obverse would feature a laureate Claudius, likely by a local engraver whose skill,