Lot 4266
Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes
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Description
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE dupondius, Rome mint, issued 41-42, (13.52 grams), obv. bare head of Claudius to left, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG IMP PM TR P, rev. CERES AVGVSTI, Ceres enthroned to left, holding corn-ears and torch, SC in exergue, (cf.S.1855, cf.RIC 94, BMC 139). Of fine style, good very fine and very rare.
Ex Numismatic Ars Classica, Zurich, Auction Sale N June 26, 2003 (lot 1736). The obverse legend a variant of RIC 94 is noted in RIC as an imitative issue. The style however is good and does suggests an official issue.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $310