HistoricalCoins Research Sold Coins Search All winning bids are subject to a 10% buyer’s fee. Description 66, Lot: 78. CLAUDIUS. 41-54 AD. Æ Sestertius (37mm, 31.18 gm). Rome mint. Estimate $500. Sold For $962 CLAUDIUS. 41-54 AD. Æ Sestertius (37mm, 31.18 gm). Rome mint. Laureate head right / Spes walking left, holding flower. RIC I 99; BMCRE 124; Cohen 85. Near VF, brown patina. From the Paul McIlroy Collection. Copyright © CNG 2002 Developed by DataArt 2002 From CNG e-Auction #66, closed 11 June 2003, re-used By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.