Cilicia, Mopsos, Claudius
Description:
Cilicia, Mopsos, Claudius (41 - 54 AD). Laureate bust of Zeus right; c/m: radiate head right / ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΣ KAICAP …, MOΨEATΩN …; Claudius standing right, holding Nike and scroll.
Diameter:
AE29 mm
Weight:
15,7 g
Grade:
gF/F
Attribution:
SNG Levante 1322; RPC 4054
Commentary:
rare; dark green patina with some reddish deposits, good details
History:
In 43 AD, Claudius sent four legions to conquer Britain; the reverse with the Nike and scroll probably refers to that event.
Article Number:
025-08-02-41652