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Ancients: Claudius I (AD 41-54). AV aureus (19mm, 7.90 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5, light marks....
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Star Claudius I Aureus
Claudius I (AD 41-54). AV aureus (19mm, 7.90 gm, 5h). NGC Choice
AU★ 5/5 - 4/5, light marks. Rome, AD 46-47.
TI•CLAVD•CAESAR•AVG•P•M TR•P•IIII, laureate head of Claudius I
right / PACI-AVGVSTAE, Pax-Nemesis advancing right, raising fold of
drapery with right hand to spit on chest, winged caduceus in
lowered left hand pointing at coiled serpent advancing right.
Calicó 366. RIC I 27. Spectacular, defined portrait on lustrous
flans.Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 138 (18 May 2023), lot 645.
Spitting on one's chest was an apotropaic gesture in Ancient Rome to ward off Nemesis and the ill fortunes she brings.
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2025 November 6 - 7 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3126 (go to Auction Home page)
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November, 2025
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