Just got these fro Savora Auction 106, 4 day delivery from Munich ! Did not spend more than 25 euros for each. I think they are okay. Perhaps the Hadrian could be better, but for 25 Euro not bad I think I like the Dupondius…
Perhaps it is. My knowledge is limited on these. It was labeled a Dupondius. Perhaps someone else can weigh in and give a opinion. How do you tell the difference.? Looked it up as RIC 95….I think
Looks to be an As, as RIC 95 correctly says. Claudius distinguished his middle bronzes by their reverse types: CERES AVGVSTA for dupondii, CONSTANTIAE AVGVSTI, LIBERTAS AVGVSTA, and S C Minerva advancing for asses.
I tend to agree. Mine (similar?) was $55 in 1995 and the time machine to go back would be more than the price difference. Of the two, I prefer the Claudius. It is a type I have never owned.
Great coins at a great price in my opinion. First and second century bronzes are pretty special - you can feel the history in your hand. Mine are pretty rough too - but that doesn't take away from the enjoyment. Excellent acquisitions - you're on a roll!!
..the radiate crown didn't come out till Nero's coinage, on the dupondius, is that correct?..and whats the weight on your Claudius dupondius, if i may ask, and isn't it true that orichalcum was the metal of the dupondius up to and including some of Neros?(even after).. (wow, do i hear Perry Mason in there?!?..)
