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Britannicus, son of Claudius and Messalina (died 55 AD). AE 17 mm. Smyrna mint, Ionia. Struck c. 50-54 AD. D/ Bareheaded bust right. R/ Victory advancing right, carrying trophy over shoulder. RPC I 2476 (Nero as Caesar under Claudius); SNG Cop. 1351. AE. g. 3.69 mm. 17.00 R. Rare. Somewhat pitted. Brown patina About VF.
Tiberius Claudius Germanicus was born on 12 February AD 41, only a few weeks after his father, Claudius, became emperor. After Claudius' conquest of Britain in AD 43, the boy's name was changed to Tiberius Claudius Caesar Britannicus, and the sources refer to him simply as Britannicus. In AD 55 while dining with friends, he was poisoned and died. The murder was almost certainly ordered by Nero who wanted to clear the way for his own succession to the throne. (CNG 366, 794 note).
Tiberius Claudius Germanicus was born on 12 February AD 41, only a few weeks after his father, Claudius, became emperor. After Claudius' conquest of Britain in AD 43, the boy's name was changed to Tiberius Claudius Caesar Britannicus, and the sources refer to him simply as Britannicus. In AD 55 while dining with friends, he was poisoned and died. The murder was almost certainly ordered by Nero who wanted to clear the way for his own succession to the throne. (CNG 366, 794 note).