Lot 56: Claudius. A.D. 41-54. ® dupondius. Rome, or possible branch mint in Spain(?), A.D. 41/2. Good Fine, brown patina, rough surfaces, flan flaws on reverse.

Claudius. A.D. 41-54. ® dupondius (29 mm, 14.70 g, 6 h). Rome, or possible branch mint in Spain(?), A.D. 41/2. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG IMP P M TR P, bare head of Claudius right / CERES AVGVSTA, S C in exergue, Ceres seated left on throne, holding grain-ears and torch. Cf. RIC 94 note. Good Fine, brown patina, rough surfaces, flan flaws on reverse. 

According to the note on the donors ticket, the engraving is in the "style of the Pobla de Mafumet hoard." The ticket also draws attention to the rare form of the obverse legend, ending IMP P M TR P instead of P M TR P IMP.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 56
• Listing #: 211153
• Closed: Thursday, October 13, 2011 6:50:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $200