Claudius Denarius 41-54 CE

Claudius was rumoured to have been deformed in some way. This probably saved his life because no one considered him to be a threat. After the murder of Gaius Claudius apparently hid in the palace. He was found by the guards and he was proclaimed emperor.

One of his best known accomplishments was his successful invasion of England in 53 CE.

On the reverse of this coin is the figure of Constantia. She was the personification of constancy or steadiness. Since emperors often used their coins as propaganda, it is safe to assume that Claudius was trying to portray the empire as being in good hands and in untroubled condition. This would have been especially true in the case of Claudius who, one can assume, was untrusted by some as the result of his diasability.

Claudius AR Denarius. 41-54 AD. Rome mint Struck 46-47 AD.

(17.28 mm 3.62 gr).

Obv: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P VI IMP XI, laureate head right

Rev: CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI, Constantia seated left of curule chair, hand raised to face. RIC 32 (R2), RSC 8 BMC 31. SRCV I (2000) 1842

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