The Roman Empire
Claudius, 41 – 54. Cistophoric tetradrachm, Pergamum (?) circa 41-54, AR 11.53 g. TI CLAVD – CAES AVG Bare head l. Rev. COM – ASI Distyle temple within which Claudius stands facing, on l., holding spear and globe, being crowned by female figure standing facing on r., holding cornucopiae in l. hand. Architrave inscribed ROM ET AVG. C 3. BMC 228. RIC 120. CBN 304. RPC 2221.
Rare. A spectacular portrait struck on fresh metal and an
enchanting iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex M&M fixed price list 151, 1955, 47; M&M 85, 1997, 189 and Tkalec October 2003, 221 sales.