ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (38mm, 19.36 g, 12h). Paduan type. Mid quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). VF.Electronic Auction 561 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (38mm, 19.36 g, 12h). Paduan type. Mid quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). C · CAESAR · AVG · GERMANICVS PON M TR · POT, laureate head left / The three sisters of Gaius (Caligula): Agrippina, Drusilla, and Julia; AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA around; S C in exergue. Johnson & Martini 1333-1343. Dark brown surfaces, some porosity and roughness. VF. |