The Roman Empire In the name of Antonia, wife of Nero Claudius Drusus Dupondius circa 41-50, Æ 13.40 g. ANTONIA – AVGVSTA Draped bust r., hair in long plait behind neck. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP S – C Claudius, veiled and togate, standing l., holding simpulum . C 6. BMC Claudius 166. RIC Claudius 92. CBN Claudius 147. In exception condition for the issue. A spectacular untouched enamel-like green with minor encrustations. An almost invisible flan crack at one o’clock on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine Ex M&M 10, 1951, 18; Santamaria 1961, 198; M&M 28, 1964, 277; Leu 33, 1983, 24, NFA XVIII, 1987, 433; Leu 52, 1991, Distinguished American Collector, 165 and NAC 25, 2003, 359 sales.
Price realized | 13'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |