Claudius, A.D. 41-54

CLAUDIUS, A.D. 41-54. AE Sestertius (27.32 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 41-42. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5.

RIC-98. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Arch of Nero Claudius Drusus: triumphal arch surmounted by trophies and statue of Drusus on horse rearing right, spearing downward. A charming red-brown in color, this specimen does exhibit some roughness upon the reverse, but nevertheless stands as a great architectural type and with a solid portrait of the emperor popularized by Robert Graves.

Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00