Description: Claudius (41 - 54 AD). AE As, Rome mint, ca 50-54 AD. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP; bare head left / Minerva standing left, holding javelin and shield, S-C across fields.

Diameter: AE25 mm

Weight: 8.68 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 100

Commentary: green patina, some roughness on edges

History: Claudius, himself having reached the purple through the coup and assasination of Caligula, was extremely suspicious and according to Suetonius executed 35 senators and 300 equestrians for conspiracy.

Article Number: 015-02-03-44287