Claudius (41-54), Sestertius, Rome, AD 50-54
AE (g 26,33; mm 37; h 6)
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, laureate head r., Rv. SPES - AVGVSTA, Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt; in ex. S C. RIC 99; C 85.
An amazing bold portrait struck on a very large flan; lovely glossy green patina, extremely fine.