Pre-Long Beach Auction #81

Claudius. Æ Sestertius (28.1 g), AD 41-54. Rome, ca. AD 50-54. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Claudius right. Reverse: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMAN IMP, S C across field, triumphal arch surmounted by an equestrian statue of Nero Claudius Drusus right, between two trophies; the rider holds spear in right hand. RIC 114; BMC 188; Cohen 48. Pleasing uniform reddish - brown patina. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300