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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jamesicus, post: 7313197, member: 14873&quot;]Claudius perceived that it was imperative for him to accomplish a great feat of arms in order to enhance his prestige with the Senate and prove himself worthy of the title of Augustus. His own father, NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS, and brother GERMANICUS had been acclaimed as great military leaders on the northern frontier and he was determined to emulate their successes. His predecessor (and nephew), CALIGULA, had set out to conquer Britain and add that island outpost to the Empire, but had failed. Now Claudius was determined to fulfill that mission and to that end in AD 43 he dispatched an advanced force consisting of four legions commanded by renowned General and Senator AULUS PLAUTIUS (assisted by the future Emperor VESPASIAN) to invade Britain and engage the Britannic forces there.</p><p><br /></p><p>Shortly thereafter Claudius landed in Britain and assumed command of the army. In short order (he only remained in Britain for two weeks) Claudius accepted the surrender of the Britannic forces, appointed Plautius Governor of Britannia and subsequently returned to Rome to celebrate his Triumph and enhance his entitlement by the Senate as Father of the Country - PATER PATRIAE (PP), and exalted servant of the People - OB CIVES SERVATOS.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/4843a854-e494-4d04-8d87-35d8a5a0b9c5-png.1137200/" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>Sestertius, RIC Vol. I, Rome, No. 112, 50-54AD (36mm, 28.2gm)</p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse depiction: Claudius, laureate head facing right</p><p>Inscription: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP PP</p><p><br /></p><p>Reverse depiction: Civic Oak Wreath</p><p>Inscription in four lines:</p><p><br /></p><p>EX SC</p><p>P P</p><p>OB CIVES</p><p>SERVATOS</p><p><br /></p><p>(within wreath)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Claudius approved the use of countermarked sestertii, dupondii and asses in order to extend the supply of money after his invasion and conquest of Britain in 43AD. Here is a typically much worn example:</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.cointalk.com/attachments/eb2e9905-e3c0-4917-b40f-8f78f9e5cc53-jpeg.1153278/" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>BMCRE, Vol. I, CLAUDIUS, SESTERTIUS, Rome, No. 120, 41-45AD (38mm, 29.2gm)</p><p><br /></p><p>Obverse depiction: Claudius, laureate head facing right</p><p>Inscription: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TRP IMP</p><p><br /></p><p>Countermarked PROB (Probatum - temporarily accepted) deeply stamped at 4 o’clock on obverse.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mattingly note - Cmk. in oblong incuse in front of neck and face; end of legend obliterated</p><p><br /></p><p>Reverse depiction: Civic Oak Wreath</p><p>Inscription in four lines:</p><p><br /></p><p>EX SC</p><p>O B</p><p>C I V E S</p><p>SERVATOS</p><p>(within Civic Oak Wreath)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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