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RIC 94 of Claudius

Claudius AE Dupondius. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP, head left / CERES AVGVSTA, Ceres, veiled and draped, seated l. on ornamental throne, holding two corn-ears & long torch, S C in ex.

Lot No.1969. VF/nVF. 13.5 grams.

$ 145.

Tiberius Claudius Drusus, born in 10 BC, was Caligula's uncle and was acclaimed emperor by the Praetorians after his nephew was assassinated in 41 AD. Despite being considered a halfwit, he was an able emperor, ruling until 54 AD, when he is believed to have been poisoned by his wife and neice, Agrippina Junior.