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Claudius, 41 to 54 AD
Claudius was chosen by the Praetorian Guard after the murder of Caligula.
They thought he would be a useful puppet but he proved to be a wise and reforming Emperor.
He initiated the conquest of Britain in 43 AD and visited the island in the early stages of the occupation.
Claudius was murdered by his wife in favour of her son, Nero.

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RC 2937 - Claudius (41-54 AD) - brass sestertius - £95

RC 2937 - Claudius (41-54 AD) - brass sestertius - 35mm
obverse - TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P IMP
reverse - [SPES] AVGVSTA - Spes (Hope) advancing holding flower and holding skirt.
Hope is always personified as a young girl going out in adult dress for the first time, raising her skirt clear of the mud.
This is probably a contemporary copy issued by the Roman army in Britain.
The coin has a good green patina.
£95

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Vitellius - January to December AD 69
Vitellius succeeded Galba

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RC 375 - Vitellius (January to December 69 AD) - silver denarius - £155

RC 375 - Vitellius (January to December 69 AD) - silver denarius
obverse -VITELLIVS GERMANICVS [IMP]
reverse [CONCORDIA] - Concord (harmony) seated
£155

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RC 3227 - Vitellius (January to December 69 AD) - silver denarius - £245

RC 3227 - Vitellius (January to December 69 AD) - silver denarius of May/June 69
obverse -VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P
reverse LIBERTAS RESTITVTA - Liberty standing holding Cap of Liberty and staff.
The Pileus or Cap of Liberty was the red conical cap presented to freed slaves (presumably while their hair grew back).
In the late 18th century, it was the symbol adopted by the American and French Revolutionaries.
£245

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