Claudius augustus, 41 – 54 Cistophoric tetradrachm,

Claudius augustus, 41 – 54
Cistophoric tetradrachm, Ephesus (?) circa 41-54, AR 11.76 g. TI CLAVD – CAES AVG Bare head l. Rev. COM – ASI Distyle temple within which Claudius stands facing, on l., holding spear and globe, being crowned by female figure standing facing on r., holding cornucopia in l. hand. Architrave inscribed ROM ET AVG. C 3. BMC 228 (Pergamum). Kent-Hirmer pl. 53, 186. RIC 120 (Pergamum). CBN 304 (Pergamum). RPC 2221.

A strong and attractive portrait struck on a very broad flan.

A very pleasant iridescent tone. About extremely fine



Ex Tkalec 2001, 254 and NAC 51, 2009, 183.