Pre-Long Beach Auction #80

Antonia, mother of Claudius. AE Dupondius (12.9g), minted of Rome, AD 42. Draped bust of Antonia bare-headed, right. Reverse Claudius, veiled and togate, standing left holding simpulum. RIC 92; BMC 166; CBN 143. Uniform chocolate brown patina. Rare. Nice strong portrait of this important Imperial woman. Very Fine.

Antonia, younger daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia, niece of Augustus and married to Nero Claudius Drusus and had two sons, Germanicus and the future emperor Claudius. Antonia died in AD 37, at the age of 73, many speculated by her grandson Caligula. Nonetheless, she recieved no honors until after her son Claudius became emperor and struck coinage early in his reign.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.