Claudius (41-54). Cistophorus ND (c.41-50), Ephesus.

ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL
Claudius (41-54). Cistophore ND (c.41-50), Ephesus. NGC Ch VF 5/5 2/5 Fine Style scratches (8235290-016).
Av. TI CLAVD - CAES AVG. Bare head left.
Rv. DIAN - EPHE. Temple with four columns and cult statue of Diana of Ephesus in center.
RIC.118 - RPC.2222 ; Silver - 10.82 g - 26 mm - 7 h
NGC Ch VF 5/5 2/5 Fine Style scratches (8235290-016).
Good centering with even wear. Traces of rubbing in the fields and minimal needle retouching. Nice portrait and gray patina. TTB.
Ephesus ceased to mint cistophores for some sixty years, between the reign of Augustus and that of Claudius, when only two brief issues were produced, certainly both at Ephesus (and not Pergamum) due to the noted corner connections.