Claudius I, Ancient Imitation. Sestertius

Claudius I, Ancient Imitation; 41-54 AD, Sestertius, 19.15g. C-85; cf. BM-134, pl. 34.12 ("Imitation"). Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Head laureate r. Rx: SPES - [AVGVSTA] around, S C in exergue, Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. Could be an underweight official piece or an ancient counterfeit.