Watch List notes:

Antonia Minor, Augusta, 37 and 41. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.73 g, 11 h), Rome, struck under Claudius, 41-42. ANTONIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Antonia to right, wearing wreath of grain ears and poppies. Rev. SACERDOS - DIVI - AVGVSTI Two long lit torches linked by pelleted ribbon. BMC 114. Cohen 5. RIC 68. Rare. A lovely piece, beautifully toned and with a fine pedigree. About extremely fine.


From the collection of a retired senior air force officer and that of A. Lynn, Helios 4, 14 October 2009, 259 and ex Classical Numismatic Group 47, 16 September 1998, 1451.