I agree, even if it is smoothed and the hair (maybe) a bit tooled. Nice coin. Here are my two Claudius aes: I suspect the second may be an unofficial issue, but I need to do some research on it. (The first is ex Clain-Stefanelli, recent purchase.)
I also agree that the 'Roma' coin is a bargain at that price. And I love those posted above by @Severus Alexander and @Andres2 !!! I'll take this 'opportunity' to again post one of my recent favorites.... not quite AS size CLAUDIUS, 41-54 A.D. CLAUDIUS and AGRIPPINA Bronze (16mm, 5.18gm.) Lydia: Thyateira, 50 A.D. Reference: RPC 2380. SNG Munich 611. TI KLAUDIOS KAISAR SEBASTOS, bare head of Claudius right. AGRIPPINAN SEBASTHN QUATIRHN[OI], draped bust of Agrippina right.
I'm struck by the beauty of that piece every time you post it. Please don't ever think "Oh, they've seen that enough" and not post it when there's an opportunity. Sounds like that was a nice bargain! (I wouldn't think that's Rome mint, though...)
