| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Time of Tiberius, 14 – 37, in the name of Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius. Description Sestertius, Roma 41-42, Æ 38 mm, 30.35 g. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP Bare head of Nero Claudius Drusus l. Rev. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP – S C Claudius, togate, seated l. on curule chair set on globe, holding laurel branch in outstretched r. hand and a scroll in l.; at his feet, cuirass, helmets, shields and spears. Reference C 8 BMC Claudius 157 von Kaenel type 57 RIC Claudius 93 CBN Claudius 198. Condition An impressive portrait struck on an exceptionally large flan and with a finely detailed reverse composition. Dark green-brown patina and gently smoothed, otherwise extremely fine Provenance Gorny & Mosch sale 151, 2006, 393. Estimate: 5000 CHF |  |
