Claudius: Roman Imperial Coins (about 1980 years ago)
Description: This collection features coins of Emperor Claudius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 41-54 AD despite physical disabilities that had earlier caused him to be underestimated.
Technical Details:
Format: Black box
Box ID: ICLAUDIUS-BBOX
Historical Significance: Claudius, often considered the "runt of the imperial litter" due to his limp, stammer, and partial deafness, unexpectedly rose to power after surviving the purges of his uncle Tiberius and the chaotic reign of his nephew Caligula. His physical disabilities had kept him from being viewed as a threat, ironically enabling his survival while other potential heirs were eliminated. Taking the throne in 41 AD, Claudius proved to be a capable administrator who expanded the empire and implemented important reforms. His coins provide fascinating insights into how an emperor previously dismissed for his disabilities presented himself to the public through official imperial imagery.
Description: This collection features coins of Emperor Claudius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 41-54 AD despite physical disabilities that had earlier caused him to be underestimated.
Technical Details:
Format: Black box
Box ID: ICLAUDIUS-BBOX
Historical Significance: Claudius, often considered the "runt of the imperial litter" due to his limp, stammer, and partial deafness, unexpectedly rose to power after surviving the purges of his uncle Tiberius and the chaotic reign of his nephew Caligula. His physical disabilities had kept him from being viewed as a threat, ironically enabling his survival while other potential heirs were eliminated. Taking the throne in 41 AD, Claudius proved to be a capable administrator who expanded the empire and implemented important reforms. His coins provide fascinating insights into how an emperor previously dismissed for his disabilities presented himself to the public through official imperial imagery.
Description: This collection features coins of Emperor Claudius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 41-54 AD despite physical disabilities that had earlier caused him to be underestimated.
Technical Details:
Format: Black box
Box ID: ICLAUDIUS-BBOX
Historical Significance: Claudius, often considered the "runt of the imperial litter" due to his limp, stammer, and partial deafness, unexpectedly rose to power after surviving the purges of his uncle Tiberius and the chaotic reign of his nephew Caligula. His physical disabilities had kept him from being viewed as a threat, ironically enabling his survival while other potential heirs were eliminated. Taking the throne in 41 AD, Claudius proved to be a capable administrator who expanded the empire and implemented important reforms. His coins provide fascinating insights into how an emperor previously dismissed for his disabilities presented himself to the public through official imperial imagery.
