Description: Antonia Minor (died 37 AD). AE Dupondius, posthumous under Claudius (41 - 50 AD). ANTONIA AVGVSTA; draped bust right, hair in long tail at back / TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP; Claudius, veiled, standing left, holding simpulum, S-C.

Diameter: AE27 mm

Weight: 11,16 g

Grade: aVF/F

Attribution: RIC 92

Commentary: rare; brown and olive-green patina, good portrait

History: Antonia Minor commited suicide in 37 AD after her grandson Caligula started to show his unpredictable cruel behaviour.

Article Number: 058-01-03-42386