THE ROMAN EMPIRE
In the name of Antonia, wife of Nero Claudius Drusus
Aureus circa 41-45, AV 7.67 g. ANTONIA AVGVSTA Draped bust r., wearing crown of corn ears. Rev. CONSTANTIAE – AVGVSTI Antonia as Constantia standing facing, holding long torch and cornucopia. C 1. BMC Claudius 109. RIC Claudius 65. CBN Claudius 12. Calicó 318.
Rare and a nice specimen of this difficult issue. A lovely
portrait of fine style, good very fine
Ex Ratto 19 January 1956, 45; Triton XI, 2008, 887, and NAC 59, 2011, 904 sales.