| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61351 | Auction date: 11 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 24074 Price realized: 600 USD (Approx. 557 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Claudius I (AD 41-54). AE sestertius (36mm, 24.45 gm, 6h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5. Rome, ca. AD 41-50. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, laureate head of Claudius I right / EX S C / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS, legend in four lines in oak wreath. RIC I 96. Pangerl 23. Ex WTR Collection (Heritage Auctions, Auction 3098, 18 January 2022), lot 33273. Son of the great general Drusus, and Antonia, niece of the emperor Augustus, Tiberius Claudius Drusus seemed well-positioned when he was born in 10 BC. But a serious childhood illness left him with a limp, a stammer, and other qualities that made him the black sheep of the family. While these problems barred him from a political career, such exclusion also granted him immunity from the family's murderous intrigues. Upon Caligula's assassination in January, AD 41, Claudius was the sole surviving Julio-Claudian male and, when members of the Praetorian Guard found him cowering behind a curtain in the palace, they immediately acclaimed him as Emperor. Claudius astutely awarded the Praetorians a substantial bonus, and with 10,000 heavily armed soldiers backing him, he easily forced the Senate to accept him as the next princeps. Once installed, Claudius surprised everyone by ruling with intelligence and moderation. In AD 43, he ordered the invasion and annexation of Britain, the first major addition of territory to the Empire since the days of Augustus. He exercised discernment in his selection of provincial governors and exhibited adept diplomacy in handling foreign relations. However, his notable shortcomings lay in his excessive attention to minutiae, dependence on freedmen and close associates, and his questionable choices in romantic partners. His third wife, Messalina, known for her promiscuity, wielded significant influence as Empress and became embroiled in a scandalous conspiracy in AD 48, which posed a threat to his rule. Subsequently, his next wife, Agrippina the Younger, skillfully utilized her influence to consolidate her own power and advance the position of her son, Nero, from a previous marriage, within the succession plans. This done, she fed Claudius a dish of poisoned mushrooms in October AD 54, and brought his 13-year reign to an end. Despite many missteps and his unsavory demise, Claudius had been a fairly successful ruler and his regime set a pattern for the Flavians and the reigns that followed. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-claudius-i-ad-41-54-ae-sestertius-36mm-2445-gm-6h-ngc-xf-4-5-3-5/a/61351-24074.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61351-12112023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22084 Price realized: 160 USD (Approx. 150 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Claudius I (AD 41-54). AE as (27mm, 10.48 gm, 6h). NGC VG 4/5 - 2/5, light scratches. Rome, ca. AD 50-54. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, bare head of Claudius I left / LIBERTAS-AVGVSTA, Libertas standing facing, head right, both arms outstretched, pileus in right hand; S-C across fields. RIC I 113. Son of the great general Drusus, and Antonia, niece of the emperor Augustus, Tiberius Claudius Drusus seemed well-positioned when he was born in 10 BC. But a serious childhood illness left him with a limp, a stammer, and other qualities that made him the black sheep of the family. While these problems barred him from a political career, such exclusion also granted him immunity from the family's murderous intrigues. Upon Caligula's assassination in January, AD 41, Claudius was the sole surviving Julio-Claudian male and, when members of the Praetorian Guard found him cowering behind a curtain in the palace, they immediately acclaimed him as Emperor. Claudius astutely awarded the Praetorians a substantial bonus, and with 10,000 heavily armed soldiers backing him, he easily forced the Senate to accept him as the next princeps. Once installed, Claudius surprised everyone by ruling with intelligence and moderation. In AD 43, he ordered the invasion and annexation of Britain, the first major addition of territory to the Empire since the days of Augustus. He exercised discernment in his selection of provincial governors and exhibited adept diplomacy in handling foreign relations. However, his notable shortcomings lay in his excessive attention to minutiae, dependence on freedmen and close associates, and his questionable choices in romantic partners. His third wife, Messalina, known for her promiscuity, wielded significant influence as Empress and became embroiled in a scandalous conspiracy in AD 48, which posed a threat to his rule. Subsequently, his next wife, Agrippina the Younger, skillfully utilized her influence to consolidate her own power and advance the position of her son, Nero, from a previous marriage, within the succession plans. This done, she fed Claudius a dish of poisoned mushrooms in October AD 54, and brought his 13-year reign to an end. Despite many missteps and his unsavory demise, Claudius had been a fairly successful ruler and his regime set a pattern for the Flavians and the reigns that followed. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-claudius-i-ad-41-54-ae-as-27mm-1048-gm-6h-ngc-vg-4-5-2-5-light-scratches/a/61373-22084.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 2:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > CSNS Signature Sale 3115 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 31056 Price realized: 14,000 USD (Approx. 13,024 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Claudius I (AD 41-54). AE sestertius (35mm, 30.66 gm, 7h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Rome, ca. AD 41-50. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, laureate head of Claudius I right / EX S C / OB / CIVES / SERVATOS, legend in four lines in oak wreath. RIC I 96. Pangerl 23. This exquisite specimen emerges from the masterful craftsmanship of Fine Style dies, showcasing impeccably centered details on a rich, umber-toned flan. Its surfaces gleam with a subtle luster, enhancing its artistic allure. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Classical Numismatic Review, Volume XLVI, No. 1 (Winter 2021), lot 5609; Classical Numismatic Group, Triton VI (14 January 2003), lot 820; Classical Numismatic Group, Auction XXXII (7 December 1994), lot 357. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-claudius-i-ad-41-54-ae-sestertius-35mm-3066-gm-7h-ngc-msand-9733-5-5-5-5-fine-style/a/3115-31056.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3115-05082024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 6000-8000 USD |  |
Match 3:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22077 Price realized: 480 USD (Approx. 449 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Claudius I (AD 41-54). AE as (30mm, 10.22 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, smoothing. Rome, ca. AD 50-54. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, bare head of Claudius left / LIBERTAS-AVGVSTA, Libertas standing facing, head right, both arms outstretched, pileus in right hand; S-C across fields. RIC I 113. Deep lagoon and garnet hues. Son of the great general Drusus, and Antonia, niece of the emperor Augustus, Tiberius Claudius Drusus seemed well-positioned when he was born in 10 BC. But a serious childhood illness left him with a limp, a stammer, and other qualities that made him the black sheep of the family. While these problems barred him from a political career, such exclusion also granted him immunity from the family's murderous intrigues. Upon Caligula's assassination in January, AD 41, Claudius was the sole surviving Julio-Claudian male and, when members of the Praetorian Guard found him cowering behind a curtain in the palace, they immediately acclaimed him as Emperor. Claudius astutely awarded the Praetorians a substantial bonus, and with 10,000 heavily armed soldiers backing him, he easily forced the Senate to accept him as the next princeps. Once installed, Claudius surprised everyone by ruling with intelligence and moderation. In AD 43, he ordered the invasion and annexation of Britain, the first major addition of territory to the Empire since the days of Augustus. He exercised discernment in his selection of provincial governors and exhibited adept diplomacy in handling foreign relations. However, his notable shortcomings lay in his excessive attention to minutiae, dependence on freedmen and close associates, and his questionable choices in romantic partners. His third wife, Messalina, known for her promiscuity, wielded significant influence as Empress and became embroiled in a scandalous conspiracy in AD 48, which posed a threat to his rule. Subsequently, his next wife, Agrippina the Younger, skillfully utilized her influence to consolidate her own power and advance the position of her son, Nero, from a previous marriage, within the succession plans. This done, she fed Claudius a dish of poisoned mushrooms in October AD 54, and brought his 13-year reign to an end. Despite many missteps and his unsavory demise, Claudius had been a fairly successful ruler and his regime set a pattern for the Flavians and the reigns that followed. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-claudius-i-ad-41-54-ae-as-30mm-1022-gm-6h-ngc-au-5-5-2-5-smoothing/a/61373-22077.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 4:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22083 Price realized: 220 USD (Approx. 206 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Claudius I (AD 41-54). AE as (29mm, 9.57 gm, 7h). NGC Fine 4/5 - 3/5. Rome, ca. AD 46-54. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR•AVG P M TR P IMP P P, bare head of Claudius left / Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear in right hand, shield on left arm, S-C across field. RIC I 116. Son of the great general Drusus, and Antonia, niece of the emperor Augustus, Tiberius Claudius Drusus seemed well-positioned when he was born in 10 BC. But a serious childhood illness left him with a limp, a stammer, and other qualities that made him the black sheep of the family. While these problems barred him from a political career, such exclusion also granted him immunity from the family's murderous intrigues. Upon Caligula's assassination in January, AD 41, Claudius was the sole surviving Julio-Claudian male and, when members of the Praetorian Guard found him cowering behind a curtain in the palace, they immediately acclaimed him as Emperor. Claudius astutely awarded the Praetorians a substantial bonus, and with 10,000 heavily armed soldiers backing him, he easily forced the Senate to accept him as the next princeps. Once installed, Claudius surprised everyone by ruling with intelligence and moderation. In AD 43, he ordered the invasion and annexation of Britain, the first major addition of territory to the Empire since the days of Augustus. He exercised discernment in his selection of provincial governors and exhibited adept diplomacy in handling foreign relations. However, his notable shortcomings lay in his excessive attention to minutiae, dependence on freedmen and close associates, and his questionable choices in romantic partners. His third wife, Messalina, known for her promiscuity, wielded significant influence as Empress and became embroiled in a scandalous conspiracy in AD 48, which posed a threat to his rule. Subsequently, his next wife, Agrippina the Younger, skillfully utilized her influence to consolidate her own power and advance the position of her son, Nero, from a previous marriage, within the succession plans. This done, she fed Claudius a dish of poisoned mushrooms in October AD 54, and brought his 13-year reign to an end. Despite many missteps and his unsavory demise, Claudius had been a fairly successful ruler and his regime set a pattern for the Flavians and the reigns that followed. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-claudius-i-ad-41-54-ae-as-29mm-957-gm-7h-ngc-fine-4-5-3-5/a/61373-22083.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
Match 5:
| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22075 Price realized: 1,800 USD (Approx. 1,684 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Claudius I (AD 41-54). AR denarius (19mm, 3.27 gm, 4h). NGC XF 4/5 - 1/5, scratches. Rome, AD 41-42. TI•CLAVD•CAESAR•AVG•P•M•TR•P•, laureate head of Claudius I right / PACI-AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis advancing right, raising fold of drapery below chin with right hand, winged caduceus downward in left pointing at serpent advancing right. RIC I 10. Son of the great general Drusus, and Antonia, niece of the emperor Augustus, Tiberius Claudius Drusus seemed well-positioned when he was born in 10 BC. But a serious childhood illness left him with a limp, a stammer, and other qualities that made him the black sheep of the family. While these problems barred him from a political career, such exclusion also granted him immunity from the family's murderous intrigues. Upon Caligula's assassination in January, AD 41, Claudius was the sole surviving Julio-Claudian male and, when members of the Praetorian Guard found him cowering behind a curtain in the palace, they immediately acclaimed him as Emperor. Claudius astutely awarded the Praetorians a substantial bonus, and with 10,000 heavily armed soldiers backing him, he easily forced the Senate to accept him as the next princeps. Once installed, Claudius surprised everyone by ruling with intelligence and moderation. In AD 43, he ordered the invasion and annexation of Britain, the first major addition of territory to the Empire since the days of Augustus. He exercised discernment in his selection of provincial governors and exhibited adept diplomacy in handling foreign relations. However, his notable shortcomings lay in his excessive attention to minutiae, dependence on freedmen and close associates, and his questionable choices in romantic partners. His third wife, Messalina, known for her promiscuity, wielded significant influence as Empress and became embroiled in a scandalous conspiracy in AD 48, which posed a threat to his rule. Subsequently, his next wife, Agrippina the Younger, skillfully utilized her influence to consolidate her own power and advance the position of her son, Nero, from a previous marriage, within the succession plans. This done, she fed Claudius a dish of poisoned mushrooms in October AD 54, and brought his 13-year reign to an end. Despite many missteps and his unsavory demise, Claudius had been a fairly successful ruler and his regime set a pattern for the Flavians and the reigns that followed. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-claudius-i-ad-41-54-ar-denarius-19mm-327-gm-4h-ngc-xf-4-5-1-5-scratches/a/61373-22075.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
