Antonia. Dupondius; Antonia; Branch Mint, Under Claudius, 41-2 AD, Dupondius, 12.07g. von Kaenel-pl. XXX, 1587-90. Obv: ANTONIA - AVGVSTA Bust draped r. Rx: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP S - C Togate Claudius standing l. holding ladle and roll. This coin belongs to "Mint D" striking middle bronzes only that was first distinguished by H.-M. von Kaenel, Münzprägung...des Claudius. In Cohen, BMC, RIC, and Giard's Paris catalogue, this and Claudius' other provincial mints are either included under "Rome" or misclassified as "imitations".This portrait is quite exceptional, and virtually high-relief. This issue normally comes very worn. EF
Price realized | 900 USD |
Starting price | 813 USD |
Estimate | 1'250 USD |