Antonia Minor; AE Dupondius; Claudius veiled
Description:
Antonia Minor (died 37 AD). AE Dupondius, posthumous under Claudius (41 - 50 AD). ANTONIA AVGVSTA; draped bust right, hair in long tail at back / TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP; Claudius, veiled, standing left, holding simpulum, S-C.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
11,16 g
Grade:
aVF/F
Attribution:
RIC 92
Commentary:
rare; brown and olive-green patina, good portrait
History:
Antonia Minor commited suicide in 37 AD after her grandson Caligula started to show his unpredictable cruel behaviour.
Article Number:
058-01-03-42386