Kaisareia (AD 41-54) Didrachm - Claudius

Claudius, 41-54 AD. AR Didrachm (7.48g, 12h). Laureate head left / DE BRITANNIS in exergue, Claudius, holding reins and scepter, in triumphal quadriga right. Near EF, toned. Rare. The didrachm was introduced during the reign of Claudius. The reverse type portrays a powerful piece of political propaganda; namely, Claudius returning triumphantly from Britain.

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Filename:	85000611.jpg
City/Mint name:	Kaisareia
Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	Sydenham, Caesarea 55; RPC 3625; RIC I 122
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 85 (9/2010), lot 611 ($6,500 + comm)
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Filesize:	94 KiB
Date added:	Sep 18, 2010
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