Artemide Aste s.r.l.
Auction XLVIII 2 Dec 2017
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Valeria Messalina, third wife of Claudius (died 48 AD). AE 16 mm. Aegae mint, Aeolis. Reign of Claudius, c. 43-48 AD. Obv. MЄCCA ΛЄINA CЄBACHT. Draped bust of Messalina right. Rev. AIΓAЄѠ[N]. Zeus standing facing, head left, holding eagle and sceptre. RPC 2430. AE. g. 2.92 RR. Very rare. A superb example, in excellent condition for the issue. Lovely earthen dark green patina, with lighter green hues. About EF.