Description

Roman Provincial.

Claudius, (Augustus) A.D.41-54.

Alexandria mint, Egypt.

Tetradrachm, 45-46 (year 6). Hammered.

Obverse: Laureate head of Claudius, right.

Greek Legend: ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒΑ ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙ ΑΥΤΟΚΡ, L Ϛ under chin is year 6. (Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus Emperor, of year 6.)

Reverse: Valeria Messalina standing, left veiled and holding two small figures and corn stalks leaning on column.

Reverse Legend: ΜΕΣΣΑΛΙΝΑ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒΑΣ (Messalina, wife of Caesar Augustus).

Metal: Billon.

References: Gelssen 88; Dattae=ri 129; RPC 5164.

Grade: VF, well struck.

Billon (low grade silver), 12.85g, 25mm.