

Claudius (41-54). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck AD 42-43. Obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM T R P IMP. Laureate head right. Rev. SPES AVGVSTA SC. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC I (2nd ed.) 115. 27.50 g. 35.00 mm. Impressive coins, struck on a medallic flan. Dark red-brown patina over orichalcum surfaces. Good VF.