Claudius Sestertius (EX S C P P OB CIVES SERVATOS, RIC I 112)

CLAUDIUS, AD 41-54

AE Sestertius (35.30mm, 21.42g, 6h)

Struck AD 42

Uncertain Balkan mint

Obverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Claudius right

Reverse: EX S C P P OB CIVES SERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath

RIC I 112, RCV 1850, RPC 1957

Dark patina with faint orichalcum highlights. The central dimple on the coin's surfaces - a part of flan preparation - indicates a mint other than Rome; possibilities include Thrace or Bithynia.

From the Curtis Clay Collection.

Sammlung : Sold Coins