The Roman Empire
Claudius, 41-54
As 50-54, Æ 10.45 g. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Bare head l. Rev. S – C Minerva, helmeted, standing r., holding shield and hurling javelin. C 84. BMC 206. RIC 116. CBN 233.
An elegant portrait work of a very skilled engraver. Lovely green patina and extremely fine
Nero is the first emperor whose portrait evolves in stages from that of a young child to a mature young man. Major features that change in his portrait are the shape of the head and the development of the beard. AMP.