TURS 10

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Token

  • Obverse

    • Type: Bust of Antonia wearing a wreath of corn-ears enclosed by laurel. Legend around.
    • Legend: ANTONIA
    • Portrait: Antonia Minor

  • Reverse

    • Type: Legend in 5 lines.
    • Legend: EX LIBERALITATE TI CLAVD CAE AVG

  • Date Range

    • From Date: A.D. 41
    • To Date: A.D. 54
  • Manufacture: Cast
  • Material: Lead

  • Geographic

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Notes

  • Note: The Antonia depicted may be Claudius' daughter, or it might be the emperor's mother, Antonia Minor. Given that Antonia Minor is shown with a wreath of corn on coins, it is more likely to be the mother of Claudius.