Claudius
| TIBERIVS CLAVDIVS NERO was born on August 1, 10 BC to Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia. He had a medical problem which some believe was cerebral palsy, and therefore he was never seriously considered for the succession. Only through the deaths of all other candidates was he elevated upon the death of his nephew Caligula on January 24, 41. He reigned capably, and Britain was added to the Empire. He married his fourth wife Agrippina Jr. in 49, and was poisoned by her on October 13, 54 to put her son Nero upon the throne (had Claudius lived, his son Britannicus may have succeeded him) |
Claudius Copper As (29mm 11.18g) Struck AD 41-50
Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP Barehead left
Rev: S C Minerva advancing left, brandishing spear and holding a sheild
VM-17 RIC 100
Copper Quadrans (15mm 3.99g) struck AD 41 Rome
Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG Legend around modius
Rev: PON M TR P IMP COS DES IT Legend around S C
RIC I 84 Sears 1863
