ANCIENT THEMES. Antonia Minor. Augusta, AD 37 and 41. Æ “Dupondius” (29mm, 14.91 g, 6h). Paduan type. By Giovanni da Cavino(?) (1500-1570). VF.CNG Feature Auction 126 World Medals, Bronze, Coin-in-Hand Video Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Antonia Minor. Augusta, AD 37 and 41. Æ “Dupondius” (29mm, 14.91 g, 6h). Paduan type. By Giovanni da Cavino(?) (1500-1570). ANTONIA AVGVSTA, draped bust right / TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, Claudius standing left, holding simpulum; S C flanking. Edge stamped XXI. Johnson & Martini 1645; Klawans 3. Brown surfaces, scattered marks. VF. A well made and challenging Paduan imitation that is frequently misidentified as an original ancient issue. |