Roman Egypt Bull Type Diobol of CLAUDIUS
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               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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                                Description

     Coin was minted for Roman Egypt between 42 and 43 AD, during the
     reign of Claudius, who ruled from 41-54 AD. Claudius was thought
     to be simple-minded, and a safe choice as emperor for the
     praetorians who murdered the hated Caligula. It soon became clear
     that he was not as weak minded as people thought, and in fact
     proved to be a very capable administrator. In 43, he personally
     led the invasion of Britain, beginning the Roman occupation of
     the island that would last into the fifth century. He died in 54
     AD, most likely the result of poison administered by his wife,
     Agrippina Junior, in order that her son, Nero, could assume the
     purple. The obverse of this type depicts the laureate head of
     Claudius facing right, with Greek legends for
     TI.KLAV.DI.KAIS.SEBA.GERMANI.AVTOK. The reverse features a bull
     butting right, with regnal year LB above. This indicates that the
     coin was minted during the second year of the reign of Claudius.
     Coin shows heavy wear, but is otherwise attractive with major
     devices and regnal year clearly visible, along with a letter or
     two of the obverse legend. A decent and affordable example of
     this Egyptian provincial type of Claudius! All coins guaranteed
     genuine without limitations. Buyer pays postage/insurance,coin
     shipped on clearance of funds. PA residents please add
     appropriate sales tax. MC/Visa accepted for purchases of $20 or
     more. Member ANA, PAN. For more ancients, please visit our WWW
     site at http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ . Thanks!
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