Born 10 BC Died 64 AD Seller says: Libertas Avgusta Liberty standing right between S and C Commemorating 800th year of Rome and 500th year of the SPQR Is this correct? Nice olive green patina.
Weight and size would help for the exact attribution. And he died in 54 after eating a good mushroom meal prepared by his lovely wife....
Also try to read the obverse legend:can you see the letters PP at the end ? You will be able to date your coin and see if it fit with the 800th anniversary of Rome.
Example/Reference coin: RIC Vol I, CLAUDIUS, As, Rome, No. 113 (AD 50) Obverse: Claudius, bare headed facing left Inscription clockwise from bottom: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Reverse: Personification of Liberty, standing, facing right - holding freedman’s cap (pileus) in right hand Inscription clockwise from bottom: LIBERTAS AVGVSTA | S -------- C (left and right)
I tried to get better photos. Not sure if I succeed or not. No scale to weigh but it's exactly 1 1/16" wide.
One thing is sure with your coin. On the reverse, Libertas (the Roman goddess of liberty) looks like a statue. It is possible that this is a representation of the statue who took place in the Libertas Temple built by Titus Sempronius in 238 BC on the Aventine Hill in Rome. Libertas has served as the inspiration for many modern-day symbols like the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. The Statue's Roman robe is the main feature that invokes Libertas and the symbol of the Liberty from which the Statue derives its name.
…………… and mine earlier in the thread. Much better (clearer) pics IMO @Collecting Nut - thank you. Now let us see what @dougsmit and @TIF (the real experts) say about that.
If you are really going to get into ancients, I feel it is imperative to buy a scale and caliper, first and foremost. Here are links to a couple of inexpensive ones that will get you started. The weight and size are key to helping you attribute your coins. https://www.amazon.com/American-Wei...coin+scale&dpPl=1&dpID=41jRR6dsBiL&ref=plSrch https://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/product/plastic-millimeter-pocket-guide.html
Are you saying there is a diameter or weight difference between the PP and non PP issues? I believe in scales but rarely use calipers. Fractions of a mm are not significant on a hammered coin and a plastic ruler will give whole mm readings sufficient to tell an as from a sestertius. I do not specialize in Claudius and am not aware of any fine differences here. The PP as below is about as far gone ascan be attributed by what I know. I saved it for the patina but never cataloged it in my collection. It comes in handy to demonstrate split grading. VG+/PR-?
I agree with you Mr.Smith. In this particular case weight and size would not have made a difference. But generally speaking, asking help for attribution without those details are not helping at all. Aniway, a ruler, alittle scale and a good magnifier aren’t basic tools for anyone who wants to practice our favorite hobby ?