Claudius Æ - Is it an As or am I an Ass?

[Steve L2]

Guys, first of all, great forum, I can't tell you how much I've learned from here, so many thanks for that.

My first post:
I've been collecting Roman coins for years, and at 57 years old I've bought a few turkeys in my time, to the extent that I pride myself that I can spot one fairly quickly. But this one is driving me potty.

I've identified it as :Claudius. 41-54 AD. Æ As. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR. AVG. P. M. TR. P. IMP. P. P, bare head left LIBERTAS AVGVSTA, S-C across field, Libertas standing facing, head right, holding pileus in right hand and extending left hand. RIC I 113.

So  far so good. The weight is 10.7 grammes, so that seems to be about right, and I cant see any casting occlusions and there is no ridge to suggest that it is cast BUT - and this is where you'll call me a silly old fool- it just doesn't feel right. I bought it from an e-bay seller with a 100% feedback but I still have my doubts; I'd be grateful for your opinions and I'd love to be proved wrong.

Thanks in advance guys from sunny London

[Matt Inglima]

From everything I can see in your photo, your coin look authentic.  The surfaces, wear and patina all look natural. 

[curtislclay]

I agree with Matt: looks genuine!

[Steve L2]

Thank you gentlemen, your opinions are much appreciated

Steve