Drachm - Claudius

İhraççı Uncertain Cretan city (Cyrenaica and Crete)
Yıl 41-54
Tür Standard circulation coin
Değer Drachm (1)
Para birimi Drachm
Bileşim Silver
Ağırlık 2.21 g
Çap 15 mm
Kalınlık
Şekil Round (irregular)
Teknik Hammered
Yönlendirme Medal alignment ↑↑
Gravürcü(ler)
Dolaşımda olduğu yıl
Referans(lar) I#969 , SvoronosCr#8
Ön yüz açıklaması Bare head of Claudius left.
Ön yüz yazısı Greek
Ön yüz lejandı ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕ ΓΕΡΜ ΑΡΧ ΜΕΓ ΔΗΜ ΕΞΟΥ ΥΠΑ
(Translation: Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, chief priest, with tribunician power, consul)
Arka yüz açıklaması Radiate head of Divus Augustus left; in the field, seven stars.
Arka yüz yazısı
Arka yüz lejandı
Kenar
Darphane
Basma adedi ND (41-54) - -
Numisquare Kimliği 1056406490
Ek bilgiler

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,

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