★ A beautifully patinated sestertius of Claudius ★
Claudius, 41-54. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 33 mm, 28.50 g, 6 h), Rome, 41-42. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP Laureate head of Claudius to right. Rev. SPES AVGVSTA / S C Spes advancing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising her skirt with her left. BMC 124. Cohen 85. RIC 99. A wonderful example with attractive earthen highlights on a dark green patina. Perfectly centered and with a splendid portrait of fine style. Minor deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 8'000 CHF |
Starting price | 6'000 CHF |
Estimate | 7'500 CHF |