Claudius dupondius, AD 41-54
Item — Box: 1, Item: 13
Scope and Contents
The result of a childhood attack of infantile paralysis it was assumed that he was weak minded, but he proved to be a capable administrator and took part in the invasion of Rome in AD 43. He probably was poisoned by his wife Agrippina.
Dates
- Creation: AD 41-54
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Claudius; Reverse: Ceres seated
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
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Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)