Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 4318 Session 14 (4.30pm Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $250
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CLAUDIUS, (A.D. 41-54), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 42, (27.48 grams), obv. laureate head of Claudius to right, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP, rev. [SPE]S AVGVSTA around, Spes draped advancing to left, right hand holding flower, left raising skirt, (S.1854, RIC 115, C.85, BMC 192, CBN 216). Off centred reverse, otherwise, nearly fine and rare.
Probably a British imitative issue.
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