Lot 3771

Description

Antonia, daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia, (grandmother of Caligula, mother of Claudius), (died A.D. 37), AE dupondius, issued after her death by Claudius 41-42, Rome Mint, (15.72 g), obv. draped bust to right of Antonia, around ANTONIA AVGVSTA, rev. Claudius, standing to left, holding simpulum, around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, S C across field, (S.1902, BMC 166, RIC 92). Evenly toned with an attractive portrait, good very fine and rare.

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Peus Auction 340, 1994, lot 814 and Auction 374 lot 612.