Claudius Gold Aureus Coin

Coins from the reign of Claudius (AD 41–54) are historically significant, often commemorating his conquest of Britain or his family lineage. While he reigned for 13 years, making his coinage relatively plentiful compared to Caligula, high-grade gold and silver specimens are still highly valuable.

Most Valuable Claudius Coins
Rarity in Claudius’s coinage is often driven by specific reverse types, such as those referencing the invasion of Britain (DE BRITANN) or his elevation by the Praetorian Guard.

Gold Aureus (Corona Civica Type): Features the laureate head of Claudius and a reverse with the legend SPQR / PP / OB CS within an oak wreath.
Market Value: Typically ranges from £4,000 in average grade to £8,500 for Very Fine specimens. Exceptional, extremely high-grade examples have reached as much as £110,000 at auction.

Mintage Information: Unrecorded, but considered “scarce” compared to standard imperial issues.
Gold Aureus (Nero Claudius Drusus): Struck posthumously by Claudius to honour his father. It features a triumphal arch on the reverse.
Market Value: Approximately £14,600 to £15,000 for Very Fine/Extremely Fine specimens.

Mintage Information: An “exceptional issue” with limited survival, especially in high grades.
Silver Denarius (DE BRITANN): Commemorates the Roman conquest of Britain, depicting a triumphal arch.
Market Value: A specimen in Near Very Fine condition recently sold for £950. Higher-grade silver denarii of Claudius can reach £4,725.
Mintage Information: Highly sought after for its British historical connection; rarity varies by specific year of strike.
Bronze Sestertius (Spes Augusta): A large, impressive bronze coin depicting the goddess of Hope.
Market Value: High-quality “Very Fine” specimens are valued at approximately £2,050. Extremely fine examples featuring his father Drusus on the reverse can reach £4,330.
Mintage Information: Struck in Rome; “barbaric imitations” also exist and are valued at around £300.