CLAUDIUS, A.D. 41-54. AE Sestertius (30.75 gms), Rome Mint. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Smoothing.
RIC-96. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Legend in four lines within oak wreath. Despite the noted light smoothing, this enticing and highly attractive specimen offers great detailing remaining with a rather imposing portrait of the emperor central to Robert Graves's classic, I, Claudius.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000