ROMAN IMPERIAL. Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ Sestertius (35.5mm, 28.64 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 42-43. Near EF.

The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins – Part III
Lot: 9. Estimated: $ 7 500

Ancient Coins, Bronze

Sold For $ 8 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ROMAN IMPERIAL. Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ Sestertius (35.5mm, 28.64 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 42-43. TI • CLAVDIVS • CAESAR • AVG • P • M • TR • P • IMP • P • P •, laureate head right / EX • S • C/ P • P/ OB • CIVES/ SERVATOS in four lines within oak wreath. RIC I 112; von Kaenel Type 69 (V–/R412 [unlisted obv. die]). Green patina, traces of earthen deposits. Near EF.

From the Geoffrey Cope Collection. Ex Manhattan Sale I (5 January 2010), lot 197.


Closing Date and Time: 22 May 2025 at 10:02:40 ET.

Presented in association with Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG and Numismatica Genevensis SA.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.