Thrace. Abdera. Claudius AD 41-54.
Bronze Æ

16 mm, 3,93 g

ΤΙΒΕΡΙΩ ΑΒΔΗΡΕΙΤΩΝ, bare head left / ΝΙΚΗ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ, Nike standing, left, on basis, holding wreath and palm branch.

Very Fine

RPC I 1729.

Claudius was a Roman emperor from AD 41 to 54. Despite facing physical disabilities and underestimation, he surprised many with effective leadership. Claudius focused on administrative reforms, infrastructure projects, and expanding the Roman Empire. He wrote various historical works and showed interest in law. He married four times, including Messalina, whose scandalous behavior led to her execution. In Ad 54, Claudius died, and speculation surrounds the possibility of poisoning by his fourth wife, Agrippina the Younger, who sought to secure the throne for her son Nero. Claudius' reign is remembered for stability and achievements, leaving a significant impact on Roman history.