Lotto 414:
Nero Claudius Drusus, brother of Tiberius and father of Claudius (died 9 AD). AV Aureus, Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, 41-42 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP. Laureate head left. Rev. DE GE-R-MA-NIS. Two oblong shields, each over two spears and a trumpet, crossed over an upright vexillum with flag. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Claudius) 73; C. 5; Calicò 317a. 7.75 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Brilliant and choice. Small metal inclusion on reverse. EF/About EF. Drusus conducted a series of campaigns in Germanic territory, aiming to consolidate Roman rule and establish a more solid presence in the region. His operations included building fortifications and organizing punitive campaigns against Germanic tribes that resisted Roman influence.