Nero Claudius Drusus. Died 9 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.74 g, 2h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 41-42.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – Roman Imperial, Silver Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Nero Claudius Drusus. Died 9 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.74 g, 2h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 41-42. NERO CLAVDIVS • DRVSVS • GERMANICVS IMP, head left, wearing oak wreath / DE above and GERM on architrave of triumphal arch, surmounted by equestrian statue right between two trophies; the rider carries spear in rest in right hand; at the foot of each trophy sits a captive with hands tied behind his back, the one on left looking right, the one on right facing. RIC I 70 (Claudius; Rome mint); von Kaenel Type 12, 171 (V135/R137); Lyon 23 (Claudius; unlisted dies). Toned, a few deposits. VF. Well centered. |