Antonia Minor, Augusta, 37 and 41. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 12.00 g, 6 h), Rome, struck under Claudius, 41-42. ANTONIA AVGV[STA] Draped bust of Antonia to right. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR A[VG P] M TR P IMP / S - C Claudius, veiled and togate, standing front, head to left, holding simpulum in his right hand and scroll in his left. BMC 166. CBN 143. Cohen 6. RIC 92. A lovely example with attractive riverine surfaces. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, privately acquired from Gitbud & Naumann in February 2010.