Lot 2583
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE As, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 50-54, (10.58 g), obv. bare head to left of Claudius around TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, rev. LIBERTA AVGVSTA, S C across field, Libertas standing right holding pileus, (S.1860, RIC 113, C.47). Light brown patina, has been cleaned and is now retoning, very fine and an unusual variety.
Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.
Noble Numismatics Sale 118, lot 1721. From the Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 202, lot 178.
This coin displays an interesting error of the die engraver. The reverse shows LIBERTA instead of LIBERTAS.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $160