Ancients
Claudius I (AD 41-54). AR cistophorus (26mm, 11.75 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Ephesus, ca. AD 41-42. TI CLAVD CAES AVG, bare head of Claudius left / COM - ASI, distyle temple inscribed ROM ET AVG on entablature and containing figure of Claudius standing facing on left, holding spear, being crowned by female figure on right, holding cornucopia, all within dotted circle. RIC 120. RPC 2221. An exceptionally handsome specimen of this attractive issue, boldly struck in sound metal, and possessing a remarkable portrait!
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD