★ A rare denarius of Antonia Minor ★

Antonia Minor, Augusta, 37 and 41. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.56 g, 3 h), Rome, struck under Claudius, 41-42. ANTONIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Antonia to right, wearing wreath of grain ears and poppies. Rev. SACERDOS - DIVI - AVGVSTI Two long lit torches linked by pelleted ribbon. BMC 114. Cohen 5. RIC 68. Rare. Lightly toned and with a fine portrait. Minor porosity, otherwise, very fine.

Ex Naumann E-Auction 133, 1 October 2023, 507.