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Starting to Collect Julio-Claudian Dynasty 12 emperors


Amarmur

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In Regards to Claudius, I've seen a lot of coins with his portrait varying on similar type coins from numisprados. It kind of has me a bit confused on the authenticity because the portraits on the Minerva coins especially are so varied. Honestly, which one looks like Claudius not really too many of them. No clue...

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@Amarmur I agree, Claudius seems to have a lot of variation in portrait style. I tend to prefer (Imperial) ones that highlight what I consider the "classic" Claudius look: the long skinny neck and worried expression. 

Although, I do really like the Claudius portraits on his cistophorii from Ephesus. Here is an example from CNG's website (sold for $27,500 minus fees !)

NOT MY COIN ...like I needed to say that.  🤣

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Here's another of what I consider a superbly-styled portrait of Claudius, this time an imperial coin:

AGAIN NOT MY COIN

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Here it is: Roman Imperial sestertius 42-43 AD. Claudius Nearly extremely fine | MA-Shops

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15 hours ago, CPK said:

AGAIN NOT MY COIN

..and i will ask WHY??? Because I can make you an offer - but its not your coin 😞 😄 

15 hours ago, Amarmur said:

numisprados

I never heard any bad about this seller...

15 hours ago, Amarmur said:

It kind of has me a bit confused on the authenticity because the portraits on the Minerva coins especially are so varied.

That could be possible - there are many different mint cities, different mint masters, different types...

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I ordered this Claudius for my birthday. I like this portrait a lot. I had a lot of trouble finding a Claudius portrait that actually looks like Claudius. I think this one is pretty nicely done. I don't mind the reverse when the obverse is this stunning.

 

 

 

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