Claudius, contemporary imitation, 41-54 AD.,
Æ As (25-27 mm / 6,86 g), cast?,
Obv.: ...AE AV.... TR P IMP , bare head left.
Rev.: S - C , Minerva advancing right, brandishing spear in right hand, holding round shield in left; clumsy style.
for prototype cf. Claudius, RIC 100 .
In an attempt to meet the needs of local demand, Claudius' aes coinage was heavily imitated throughout the provinces. Because many of the die engravers making these imitations were highly skilled artisans, style is most often the only key to distinguishing between an imitative and an imperial issue. The low weight and style of both sides of this coin, suggest it may be a contemporary imitation or struck in a provincial mint.
In an attempt to meet the needs of local demand, Claudius' aes coinage was heavily imitated throughout the provinces. Because many of the die engravers making these imitations were highly skilled artisans, style is most often the
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