Lot 501:
Claudius (41-54) with Messalina, his third wife (died 48 AD). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, year 3 (c. 42-43 AD). Obv. Laureate head of Claudius right; in front, LS. Rev. Messalina standing left, leaning on column, holding two children (Britannicus and Octavia) and grain ears. RPC I 5131 ; Dattari 123; Emmett-74/3. 13.23 g. 25.00 mm. RR. Rare and choice for issue. Nicely toned. VF.