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RPC 1654 of Claudius

Claudius Æ26. Philippi, Macedon, TI CLAVDIVS CAES AVG P M TR P IMP P P Bare head left. / COL AVG IVL PHILIP, Statue of Divus Julius being crowned by statue of Divus Augustus.

Lot No.2060. VF though somewhat off-center.

$ 175.

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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.