Claudius. AD 41-54. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.11 g, 10h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 46-47.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 666. Estimated: $ 3 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 6 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Claudius. AD 41-54. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.11 g, 10h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 46-47. TI CLAVD CAESAR • AVG • P • M • TR • P • VI IMP • XI, laureate head right / S P Q R/ P • P/ OB C S in three lines within oak wreath. RIC I 40; von Kaenel Type 26, 577 (V482/R497); Lyon 50 (unlisted dies); Calicó 379; BMCRE 42-4; BN 58; Biaggi 211 (same rev. die); Jameson –; Mazzini 86. Some flat spots and marks at edge. Good VF.

From the San Vicente Collection. Ex Schoonmaker Collection (Stack's, 10 June 1997), lot 57.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.