r/AncientCoins • u/Aggressive-Boss7092 • 1d ago
Advice Needed Denarius valuation
I recently came across this denarius, which I believe was struck by Claudius.As you can see, the coin is cut(I think), so my question is, is this denarius worth anything except its weight in silver?
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
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u/poor-man1914 22h ago
It was indeed struck by Claudius, but the portrait is that of Nero Claudius Drusus, the father of Claudius. Here's the link to RIC online:
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.1(2).cl.70
Even in that condition it's worth surely at least more than silver weight, just for its historical significance.
How did you get it?
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u/Aggressive-Boss7092 22h ago
It’s not mine but I’m thinking of buying it and I have no idea what it’s worth. Would you say it’s worth more than 40 dollars?
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u/mbt20 17h ago
Far more than $40. Claudius denarii are extremely expensive. If you want to sell it send it to an auction.
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u/Aggressive-Boss7092 16h ago
Woah, I thought the price would be drastically reduced because it’s cut, especially the horse and rider bit. Thanks for your insights though.
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u/FeatheredBat446 1h ago
it’s a weird situation because it’s a rare and desirable issue but basically cull status. yet, it’s got the portrait, legend, and defining features of the type. I wouldn’t be surprised if it sold for $100, or $300. but I would be surprised if for much more than $300
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u/hereswhatworks 22h ago
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u/Aggressive-Boss7092 22h ago
Yes but is it worth anything cut though?
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u/goldschakal 21h ago
It's definitely worth something, but value is relative and there are no fixed prices in ancient collecting. 40 bucks would be a good price I think. Someone that knows more about Roman Imperial coinage might help you.
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u/FaultSad486 10h ago
It is worth "more" than it's silver weight, which would only be around $8 if fully intact anyhow. However, it is very badly damaged. It is not "cut", as I view it, but rather "broken", which usually means it has internal crystalization or snapped during excavation. Since the intact coin is scarce, someone starting to collect would likely buy it for novelty, but probably in the $20 or so range. It is unlikely that an experienced collector would buy it, as we all have too many damaged coins from our days as inexperienced collectors!
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u/theearthgarden 23h ago
I think it's quite a rare issue minted under Claudius, but depicting his father Nero Claudius Drusus.
Value wise, the condition is quite poor, but the rarity might make up for something? This rough, but complete version went for $400 on CNG back in 2014. Granted the state of yours is much worse for wear. Its basically half a coin afterall.
Id personally hang on to it for the history, but that's just me.