Antonia Minor. Augusta, AD 37 and 41. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.61 g, 2h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 41-42. ANTONIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, wearing wreath of grain ears, from which one long tie hangs down at back; her hair is fastened in a long plait at back of head / CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI, Antonia (as Constantia), draped, standing facing, holding long torch in right hand and cornucopia in left. RIC I 65 (Claudius); von Kaenel Type 16, 308 (V248/R– [unlisted rev. die); Calicó 318; BMCRE 109 (Claudius); BN 12 (Claudius; same obv. die); Adda 18; Biaggi 183-4; Jameson 35; Mazzini 1. Toned, traces of deposits, minor marks, edge bruises. Fine.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Clinton Sherwood Ward Collection (Stack's, 11 January 2010), lot 354.