Watch List notes:

The Roman Empire

Claudius augustus, 41 – 54. Sestertius 41-54, Æ 27.03 g. Laureate head r. Rev. Spes, draped, advancing l., holding flower in upraised r. hand and raising skirt with l.; in exergue, S C. C 85. RIC 99.
An elegant portrait struck on a very broad flan, lovely brown-reddish tone,
minor ares of weakness, otherwise about extremely fine