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Sestertius of Claudius in the name of Agrippina the Elder, Rome

Sestertius of Claudius in the name of Agrippina the Elder, Rome

r. 41 - 54 CE

Claudius

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Bust of Agrippina, draped, head bare. r.; hair waved and fastened in long plait at back; around, AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS. Rev.: S C; around, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TRI P IMP P P.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins