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Claudius I, As, Minerva reverse

Æ 28mm/7.3gm   Rome mint, c. 50 AD

Con/ Good Very Fine; sharply struck with fresh dies, perfect centering on both sides, legends in high relief with a life-like portrait of the emperor, deep forest green patina.

Obv/ TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TRP IMP PP; bare head left

Rev/ S-C across field; Minerva standing right, brandishing spear and holding round shield on left arm.

Ref/ RIC Vol I, 100