Claudius I. 41-54 AD. Sestertius, 27.66g (12h). Tarraco, early 42 AD. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Head laureate right. Rx: EX S C / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath. Von Kaenel pl. 37, 1731-41. Paris pl. XXVII, 207. Types of BM 185-6, RIC 112, and Cohen 38 (4 Fr.), who do not recognize Claudius' provoncial mintages. Struck at a branch mint located in northeastern Spain, probably Tarraco. Olive green patina.Tiny contact mark in neck below chin. EF
Ex Richard P. Miller Collection, acquired from Spink, London, May 2007, with two Spink tickets