CVC & Collectables presents a Roman Provincial bronze diobol was struck at Alexandria, Egypt, during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Dated to regnal Year 11, corresponding to AD 50-51, the coin features a laureate portrait of Claudius on the obverse and a bust of the Nile god Nilus on the reverse. This example is authenticated and certified Fine by NGC Ancients.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Empire – Provincial Egypt
- Mint: Alexandria, Egypt
- Emperor: Claudius
- Reign: AD 41-54
- Date: AD 50-51
- Regnal Year: Year 11
- Denomination: Diobol
- Composition: Bronze (AE)
- Grade: NGC Ancients F
- Reference: RPC I 5174
- Obverse: Laureate head of Claudius facing right, with L IA indicating the eleventh regnal year.
- Reverse: Bust of Nilus facing right with a child before, accompanied by the legend AYTO-KPA.
Emperor History:
Claudius ruled the Roman Empire from AD 41 to 54 after succeeding his nephew Caligula. Despite initially being underestimated by members of the imperial court, Claudius proved to be an active administrator who expanded Roman territory, most notably through the conquest of Britain beginning in AD 43. His reign also saw extensive public works and improvements to the administration of Rome’s provinces.
Collectibility:
Alexandrian provincial coins provide a fascinating combination of Roman imperial and traditional Egyptian imagery. This Year 11 Claudius diobol is especially representative of that cultural blend, pairing the Roman emperor with the Egyptian Nile god Nilus. This example is authenticated and certified NGC Ancients F. Find more alike here!
