Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 98 12 December 2016
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The Roman Empire
Claudius, 41-54
Sestertius 50-54, Æ 29.40 g. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head r. Rev. SPES – AVGVSTA Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt; in exergue, S C. C 85. BMC 192. RIC 115. CBN 218.
A spectacular portrait of fine style and an enchanting light green patina with some
very minor flaws, otherwise extremely fine / about extremely fine
Privately purchased from Gorny & Mosch in 2009.
A very delicate and sensitive portrait of Claudius. AMP.