Claudius I. Quadrans

Claudius I; 41-54 AD, Rome, 1-6/12 Jan. 42 AD, Quadrans, 2.73g. RIC-88 (R3), Paris-191, von Kaenel-Type 65. Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG Three-legged modius. Rx: PON M TR P IMP COS II around large S C. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. The narrow dating of twelve days or less depends on the fact that Claudius is already COS II (1 Jan. 42) but not yet P P (assumed 6-12 Jan. 42).. aEF