Gaius (Caligula), with Divus Augustus. AD 37-41. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.71 g, 3h). Lugdunum mint. 2nd emission, 2nd phase, late AD 37-early 38.Triton XXIV Merani Collection – Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Gaius (Caligula), with Divus Augustus. AD 37-41. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.71 g, 3h). Lugdunum mint. 2nd emission, 2nd phase, late AD 37-early 38. C • CAESAR • AVG • GERM • P • M • TR • POT, laureate head of Gaius (Caligula) right / DIVVS • ΛVG • PΛTER • PΛTRIΛE •, radiate head of Divus Augustus right. RIC I 16 (Rome); Lyon 167/6a (D93/R90); RSC 2; BMCRE 17; BN 21. Attractive old cabinet tone, some minor scratches under tone, traces of deposits, small edge test. Good VF. Two wonderful portraits. |