CLAUDIUS, A.D. 41-54. AE As (9.73 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 41-42. ICG AU 55.RIC-97. Obverse: Bare head left; Reverse: Libertas standing right, holding pileus and extending hand. An imposing and highly attractive bronze issue of Claudius, featuring his stern countenance and pleasing fields, along with a reddish-brown patina. Worthy of in hand inspection.From the Collection of Dr. James Eustace Bizzell, II.Ex: Jürgen K. Schmidt Collection (Triton V - 1/2002) Lot #1879.Ex: MünzZentrum (101 - 1999) Lot #300.