Antonia (+39), mother of Claudius. Dupondius ND (c.41), Rome.

Antonia (+39), mother of Claudius. Dupondius ND (c.41), Rome. NGC Ch AU* 5/5 3/5 silver inlay (6645988-009).
Av. ANTONIA - AVGVSTA. Draped bust right, hair tied at nape of neck; silver eagle countermark in field.
Rv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR. P. IMP. P. P. / S C. Veiled Antonia standing left, holding simpulum.
RIC.I.127, 92 - Trillmich p.22, 54 and pl.9, 54 = this example; Bronze - 15,97 g - 30 mm - 6 h
From the d'Este collection in Modena (countermarked on the eagle shield), then from the H. D. Weber, Esq. M. D., Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, June 29, 1893, no. 246 then Montagu, Egger 43, 1913 no. 369, and Herzfelder; then L. Vierordt collection, Schulman sale, March 5, 1923, no. 733 then Garrett collection, Part I, Numismatic Fine Arts & Bank Leu AG sale, May 16-18, 1984, no. 733 and finally Elsen 65 sale, March 17, 2001, no. 51.
NGC Ch AU* 5/5 3/5 silver inlay (6645988-009).
An incredible pedigree, documented over more than a century! With black patina and preserved reliefs. Superb condition.