Antonia Minor; AE Dupondius; Claudius veiled
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE27 |
| Weight [g]: | 11,16 |
| Grade: | aVF/F |
| Attribution: | RIC 92 |
| Commentary: | rare; brown and olive-green patina, good portrait |
Historical Context
Antonia Minor commited suicide in 37 AD after her grandson Caligula started to show his unpredictable cruel behaviour.
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