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(AD 45-46) Roman Egypt - BI Tetradrachm of Claudius and Messalina, NGC ChVF.
(AD 45-46) Roman Egypt - BI Tetradrachm of Claudius and Messalina, NGC ChVF.
(AD 45-46) Roman Egypt - BI Tetradrachm of Claudius and Messalina, NGC ChVF.
(AD 45-46) Roman Egypt - BI Tetradrachm of Claudius and Messalina, NGC ChVF.

(AD 45-46) Roman Egypt - BI Tetradrachm of Claudius and Messalina, NGC ChVF.

$ 316.77

Availability: 52 in stock
  • Certification: NGC
  • Condition: NGC graded Choice VF; scratches
  • Grade: Ch VF
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt
  • Historical Period: Roman: Provincial (100-400 AD)
  • Era: Ancient

    Description

    On offer is a Reign Year 6 (45-46 AD) Roman Egypt BI (silver billon) Tetradrachm of Claudius and Messalina.
    This coin is graded Choice VF (Very Fine) by NGC. The NGC holder notes, "scratches". The coin is approximately 26mm in diameter.
    Obverse: laureate head of Claudius rights inscription (Greek): TI KLAVDI KAIS SEBA GERMANI AVTOKR; date under chin
    Reverse: the notorious Empress Messalina, veiled, standing facing, head left, leaning on column; two small figures in outstretched right hand, corn stalks cradled in left arm; inscription (Greek): MESSALINA KAIS SEBAS
    The Roman Provincial Coinage catalog designation for this coin is RPC I 5164.
    The item pictured is the exact item which will be received. The prospective purchaser should independently judge the quality and condition of this piece based upon the original photos provided.