Roman Egypt Hippopotamus Diobol of CLAUDIUS
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                                Description

     Coin was minted for Roman Egypt between 43 and 44 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.KAI.SEBAS.GERMA. The reverse features a hippopotamus
     standing right, with Greek legend AYTOKPA above, and the regnal
     year L Delta in the exergue. Coin shows typical granular
     surfaces, but otherwise grades AF/F, with clear devices and
     partial legends visible. A very decent example of this early
     Egyptian type, catalouged as Milne 100. All coins guaranteed
     genuine without limitations. Buyer pays postage/insurance, coin
     shipped on clearance of funds. PA residents please add
     appropriate sales tax. Visa/MC 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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