As of Emperor Claudius, struck at Rome 41-54 CE

As of Emperor Claudius, struck at Rome 41-54 CE; RIC I² 97. Weight 10.8 g, diameter 28 mm. Obverse bears legend TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP encircling bare head of Claudius facing left, in high-relief, centrally aligned. Reverse shows LIBERTAS AVGVSTA above, S C in field, depicting Libertas standing front, pileus held upright in right hand, left hand extended. Flans generally round with broad rims; strike usually even, though minor peripheral softness observed on some specimens. Surfaces typically exhibit medium brown to dark olive toning with lighter highlights on relief. Edge is plain. Reference concordance: RIC I² 97, BMC 142, Cohen 47.