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Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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ANTONIA MINOR (MOTHER OF CLAUDIUS). AR Denarius (3.67 gms), Rome Mint, struck under Claudius, A.D. 41-42. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
RIC-68; RSC-5. Struck under Claudius. Obverse: Draped bust right, wearing grain ear and poppy wreath; Reverse: Two lit torches linked by garlanding. A RARE and elusive type, this lovely Denarius features the bust of Antonia, mother of the Emperor Claudius. Rather nicely struck, this example provides commendable details that have only been lightly worn. Surface porosity is noted for completeness, but this drawback should be considered in the context of the general difficulty required to find an example of this type. Certain to appeal very strongly to the specialist in Roman types.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
RIC-68; RSC-5. Struck under Claudius. Obverse: Draped bust right, wearing grain ear and poppy wreath; Reverse: Two lit torches linked by garlanding. A RARE and elusive type, this lovely Denarius features the bust of Antonia, mother of the Emperor Claudius. Rather nicely struck, this example provides commendable details that have only been lightly worn. Surface porosity is noted for completeness, but this drawback should be considered in the context of the general difficulty required to find an example of this type. Certain to appeal very strongly to the specialist in Roman types.
Estimate: $800 - $1200