Ancients
Claudius I (AD 41-54). AR cistophorus (26mm, 10.29 gm, 6h). Ephesus, AD 41-2. TI CLAVD CAES AVG, bare head of Claudius left / COM - ASI, temple of Roma and Augustus, architrave inscribed ROME ET AVG, containing figure of Claudius, in military dress standing facing on left, holding spear in right hand, being crowned by female figure (Fortuna?) to left holding cornucopiae. RIC 120. BMCRE 228. RPC 2221. With a remarkably powerful portrait! Good Very Fine / Very Fine.
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD