Claudius Bronze As 41-54AD bold portrait

Claudius Bronze As 41-54AD bold portrait
29x31mm, 11.20g

Claudius was Roman emperor from 41 to 54AD. A member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, he was the son of Drusus and Antonia Minor. He was born at Lugdunum (Lyon) in Gaul, and the first Roman Emperor to be born outside Italy. The Roman conquest of Britain began in 43AD under Claudius, his general Aulus Plautius serving as the first governor of Roman Britain.

The reverse of this coin depicts Minerva, goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, holding a circular shield, S C either side.