Claudius Spain Dupondius (NGC Certified) — Provincial Imitation Conqueror
Authentic NGC-certified heavy 16.36g bronze dupondius — unofficial Spanish imitation of Claudius I from Pobla de Mafumet hoard, fills coin shortage post-Caligula (AD 41).
Spanish Emergency Design
• Obverse: Bare head left — TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG IMP P M TR P (rare legend)
• Reverse: Ceres seated w/ wheat + torch — CERES AVGVSTA (S C)
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (dupondius = 2 asses)
• Weight: 16.36g (substantial provincial)
• References: Von Kaenel-1534, BM-139, Glasgow-53
• Provenance: Pobla de Mafumet hoard
• Mint: Unofficial Spain 41 CE
• Certification: NGC slabbed
Western Crisis Essential
• Post-Caligula chaos → Claudius emergency rule
• Rare IMP P M TR P legend vs standard order
• Ceres = provincial grain prosperity promise
• Local mints bridge Rome coinage gap
Collector Masterpiece
Ultra-rare Spanish imitation proves provincial initiative. Claudius western urgency essential.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
Claudius Spain Dupondius (NGC Certified) — Provincial Imitation Conqueror
Authentic NGC-certified heavy 16.36g bronze dupondius — unofficial Spanish imitation of Claudius I from Pobla de Mafumet hoard, fills coin shortage post-Caligula (AD 41).
Spanish Emergency Design
• Obverse: Bare head left — TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG IMP P M TR P (rare legend)
• Reverse: Ceres seated w/ wheat + torch — CERES AVGVSTA (S C)
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze (dupondius = 2 asses)
• Weight: 16.36g (substantial provincial)
• References: Von Kaenel-1534, BM-139, Glasgow-53
• Provenance: Pobla de Mafumet hoard
• Mint: Unofficial Spain 41 CE
• Certification: NGC slabbed
Western Crisis Essential
• Post-Caligula chaos → Claudius emergency rule
• Rare IMP P M TR P legend vs standard order
• Ceres = provincial grain prosperity promise
• Local mints bridge Rome coinage gap
Collector Masterpiece
Ultra-rare Spanish imitation proves provincial initiative. Claudius western urgency essential.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
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