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Sestertius of Claudius, Rome

Sestertius of Claudius, Rome

r. 41 - 54 CE

Claudius

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus l.; around, [NE]RO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Countermarked NCAPR behind neck and head. Rev.: Claudius, bare-headed and togate, seated l. on curule chair, r. hand holding out branch; miscellaneous weapons and armor lying around; around, TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP; in exergue, S C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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