Roman Empire – Antonia Minor, Dupondius, Roma A.D. ,
Roman Empire – Antonia Minor, Dupondius, Roma A.D. , under ClaudiusObverse:ANTONIA AVGVSTA – draped bust of Antonia to the right. Reverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP S-C – Claudius, veiled and togate, standing left holding simpulum.28mm / g RIC 92, Cohen 6.Condition: VF/VF Rare coin with nice natural patina. Provenance: Ex.Bertolami Fine Arts, LondonAntonia was one of the two daughters of Augustus' sister, Octavia and Mark Antony, both being named Antonia. Born in Athens in 36 B.C., she never got to know her father who committed suicide several years after divorcing her mother. She is the mother of Claudius and grandmother of Caligula. All coins struck posthumously by her son Claudius.Please see the images to form a proper impression. Read More