Claudius I Gaul Bronze As (NGC Certified) — Unexpected Emperor's Provincial Mint
Authentic NGC-certified heavy bronze as of Claudius I (41–42 AD) — stutterer lame emperor conquers Britain, legitimizes rule through Gaul provincial mint Minerva strike.
Legitimacy Design
• Obverse: Bare head left + "TI CLAUDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP"
• Reverse: Minerva advances right hurling spear + shield / large S-C
• Legacy: Von Kaenel pl. 30 rare Gaul branch mint
Technical Specifications
• Material: Heavy bronze As (11.51g provincial quality)
• Denomination: Everyday transaction bronze
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Date: AD 41–42
• Mint: Gaul branch facility (France)
Unexpected Rise Essential
• Caligula assassination → Praetorians find Claudius behind curtain
• Gaul mints solve coin shortages distant from Rome
• Minerva = military legitimacy for surprise emperor
• 43 AD British invasion cements his rule
Collector Masterpiece
Claudius transforms from ridiculed cripple to empire expander. Gaul Minerva proves provincial power.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
Claudius I Gaul Bronze As (NGC Certified) — Unexpected Emperor's Provincial Mint
Authentic NGC-certified heavy bronze as of Claudius I (41–42 AD) — stutterer lame emperor conquers Britain, legitimizes rule through Gaul provincial mint Minerva strike.
Legitimacy Design
• Obverse: Bare head left + "TI CLAUDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP"
• Reverse: Minerva advances right hurling spear + shield / large S-C
• Legacy: Von Kaenel pl. 30 rare Gaul branch mint
Technical Specifications
• Material: Heavy bronze As (11.51g provincial quality)
• Denomination: Everyday transaction bronze
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Date: AD 41–42
• Mint: Gaul branch facility (France)
Unexpected Rise Essential
• Caligula assassination → Praetorians find Claudius behind curtain
• Gaul mints solve coin shortages distant from Rome
• Minerva = military legitimacy for surprise emperor
• 43 AD British invasion cements his rule
Collector Masterpiece
Claudius transforms from ridiculed cripple to empire expander. Gaul Minerva proves provincial power.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
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