Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ As (26mm, 12.24 g, 6h). Uncertain Iberian mint. Struck AD 41-42. Bare head left / Constantia standing left, raising hand and holding spear. Besombes & Barrandon, "Nouvelles propositions de classement des monnaies de «bronze» de Claude Ier," in RN 2000, pl. VI, 4-5, engraver B; cf. RIC I 95; cf. von Kaenel Type 61. Dark green and brown patina. VF. Fascinating reverse style with a lyrically flowing cloak and an unusual bead-and-reel border.
From the Northwest Collection.