During the rule of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, large demand for lower
denominations, i.e. bronze coins, was covered not only by the central
mint in Rome, formally controlled by the senate (SC - Senatus
Constulto), but also, although to a lesser extent, the mint in Lugdunum
under the Emperor's responsibility. The abundant production of the Roman
mint under Claudius included relatively few types.
Roman Imperial
Claudius (41-54), As 41-42, Rome mint
Obverse: bare head left
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P
Reverse: Minerva standing right, brandishing spear and holding shield on left arm, S-C across fields
Diameter 27 mm, weight 10.15 g
