Claudius. Sestertius; Claudius; 41-54 AD, Sestertius, Branch Mint, 41-2 AD, 24.98g. Von Kaenel-1384 pl. 22 (same obv. die), BM-124, Paris-266, C-85, RIC-99. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP Head laureate r. Rx: SPES AVGVSTA S C Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt. Struck at a branch mint probably located in Spain.Excellent portrait, matching those of the mint of Rome though in a different style. EF