Lot 2532
Claudius, AD 41-54. Gold Aureus (7.55 g) minted at Rome, AD 50-54. Laureate head right of Claudius. Reverse: Draped bust right of Agrippina Junior (wife of Claudius) wearing crown of corn-ears, her hair in long plait behind. RIC 80 [as Rare]; BMC 72; C. 3; Calicó 396. Nicely centered with full legends; light scrape at edge of obverse, 10 o'clock. Environmental damage. Even matte surfaces; sharpness of Extremely Fine or nearly so.
Likely sea-salvaged, the matte quality is quite attractive, copied by some issues of proof U.S. gold of the early 20th century.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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| Realized $8,625 |
