Claudius (41 - 54AD)
Denomination: AR Denarius (fouree)
Struck: 43AD - 44AD
 
Provenance: Busso Peuss (Auction 366 Lot 1300 , October 2000); Busso Peuss (Auction 315 Lot 344; 1986)
Diameter:
Weight: 2.8g
Reference Attribution: RIC 20
Grade: XF

Description: TI.CLAVD.CAESAR.AVG.P.M.TR.P.III., laureate head right (medial "." between CEASAR and AVG./ Praetorian camp with two towers., Praetorian holding spear and standard on battlements., IMPER.REEPT over double gates;

Notes: The low weight (2.8g vs. normal 3.7) as well as a small break over forehead and depression below chin, show this to be a plated coin (fouree); The style however is very good; nice golden toning and silver completely intact except for the break mentioned above;

 

 

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