Aigai (AD 41-48) AE 17 - Messalina

Messalina, wife of Claudius. Augusta, 41-48 AD. AE17 (1.89g) Draped bust of Messalina right / Zeus standing left, holding eagle and scepter. Good VF, dark green patina. Rare portrait issue of Messalina in her own name.

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Filename:	671106.jpg
City/Mint name:	Aigai
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Keywords:	bronze / roman
References:	RPC I 2430; SNG Copenhagen 23
Valuation:	CNG, Auc. 67, lot 1106 ($1,280 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	73 KiB
Date added:	Nov 30, 2004
Dimensions:	500 x 232 pixels
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