Divus Claudius. Died AD 54. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.56 g, 6h). Rome and Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck under Nero, AD 54-55. Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 609. Estimated: $ 5 000

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Divus Claudius. Died AD 54. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.56 g, 6h). Rome and Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck under Nero, AD 54-55. DIVVS CLAVDIVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head left / EX S C in exergue, slow quadriga right, with tensa (car) in form of small temple, showing front, the tensa with pediment like a temple and decorated with two pateras and a lituus, surmounted by four miniature horses, flanked by Victories left and right; on the side and front are figures (Victory and Virtus(?) and wreath). RIC I 4 (Nero); WCN 1; von Kaenel Type 53 (Divus Claudius [Nero] – unlisted dies); Lyon 2/2a (dies D6/R7 – Denarius); Calicó 354; BMCRE 4-5 (Nero); BN 1-2 (Nero); Biaggi 203; Mazzini 31; LHS 100, lot 467 (same dies). Extensive edge filing marks, ex jewelry, polished. Near VF.

From the Libertas Collection.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 20 September at 9 AM ET.

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