In the name of Antonia, wife of Nero Claudius Drusus and mother of Claudius. Denarius 41-42, AR 3.70 g. ANTONIA AVGVSTA Draped bust r., wearing corn ear and poppy wreath. Rev. SACERDOS DIVI AVGVSTI Two long lighted torches linked by pelleted ribbon. C 5. BMC Claudius 114. RIC Claudius 68 (Claudius). von Kaenel Type 15, 300 (V240/R247). CBN –.
Rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. An elegant portrait struck on
very broad flan and a light iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch 107, 2001, 358 and Triton XX, 2017, 654 sales. From the Continental collection.