★ An interesting dynastic issue from Ilium ★

TROAS. Ilium. Claudius, with Divus Augustus, 41-54. Diassarion (Bronze, 24 mm, 12.00 g, 7 h), 41-42. ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟϹ [ΚΑΙϹΑΡ] Bare head of Claudius to right. Rev. ΘЄΟϹ [ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ] / ΙΛΙ Radiate head of Divus Augustus to right; before, statue of Athena, holding spear in her right hand and shield in her left. Bellinger T121. BMC 38. RPC I 2313. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock 1531. An attractive example of this very interesting dynastic issue. Adjustment marks and some corrosion, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.