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.
Cilicia, Mopsos, Claudius
140,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE29 |
| Weight [g]: | 15,70 |
| Grade: | gF/F |
| Attribution: | SNG Levante 1322; RPC 4054 |
| Commentary: | rare; dark green patina with some reddish deposits, good details |
Historical Context
In 43 AD, Claudius sent four legions to conquer Britain; the reverse with the Nike and scroll probably refers to that event.
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