Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 22.56 g, 7h). Uncertain Iberian mint. Struck AD 41-42.Electronic Auction 505 Roman Imperial, Bronze Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 22.56 g, 7h). Uncertain Iberian mint. Struck AD 41-42. Laureate head right / Spes advancing left, holding up flower and raising hem of skirt. Cf. Besombes & Barrandon, “Nouvelles propositions de classement des monnaies de «bronze» de Claude Ier,” in RN 2000, pl. VI, 4, engraver D (for similar style on other types); cf. RIC I 99; cf. von Kaenel Type 55 (for Rome mint issues). Hard green patina with peripheral earthen deposits. Good VF. |