Claudius, AD 41-54 AV Aureus (7.72g) Iv SPOR PP OB C S in oak wreath NGC CH Fine

Claudius, AD 41-54 AV Aureus (7.72g) Iv SPOR PP OB C S

in oak wreath NGC CH Fine 5/5 Strike 3/5 Surface

Twelve Caesar’s 5 of 12

The early members of the Julio-Claudian family might never have imagined that Claudius, who had been held back from a meaningful public life on account of his physical problems, would become emperor. However, after the coup against Caligula, the praetorian guards chose Claudius and forced the senate to accept him as their candidate. Despite a ruinous personal life, Claudius ruled for 13 years — seemingly with care, attention and a good deal of skill.