Watch List notes:

Claudius, 41-54. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 35 mm, 25.33 g, 7 h), restitution issue, Rome, struck under Titus, 80-81. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head of Claudius to right. Rev. IMP T VESP AVG REST / S - C Spes advancing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising skirt with her left. BMC 297. Cohen 103. RIC 472. Attractive earthen highlights on a dark patina. Light corrosion spots on the reverse, otherwise, about very fine.