Description: Claudius (41 - 54 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 42/3 AD. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP; laureate head right / the Civic Crown, EX·S·C· - P ·P - OB·CIVES - SERVATOS, in oak wreath.

Diameter: AE35 mm

Weight: 29,08 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 112

Commentary: great green patina, sharp details with splendid portrait, minor roughness on reverse

History: The Civic Crown, made as an oak-wreath, was assigned to the man who, with its assistance, saved the life of one or more Roman citizens.

Article Number: 055-01-02-44493