Britannicus, Son of Claudius and Messalina. . Sestertius, 26.10g (6h). Uncertain eastern provincial mint, Died 55 AD. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG F BRITANN[IC]VS Bare-headed and draped bust left. Rx: S - C across field, Mars advancing left, holding spear and shield. RIC I, p. 130, note. BMC 306, pl. 37.5 (same dies). H.-M. von Kaenel, "Britannicus, Agrippina Minor und Nero in Thrakien," SNR 63 (1984), Type B, 4-12 (same dies). Cohen 2 (2500 Fr.). Light olive toning. Scrape below bust, otherwise very good portrait with near complete legends. About VF
Ex Triton V, 15-16 January 2002, lot 1881