Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ Sestertius (33.5mm, 26.87 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 37-38. Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 126 Roman Imperial, Bronze Estimate: $ 1 500 |
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Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ Sestertius (33.5mm, 26.87 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 37-38. Pietas seated left, holding patera and resting arm on small draped figure standing facing on basis / Gaius (Caligula) standing left, holding patera over altar; on either side, victimarius, holding bull for sacrifice, and attendant, holding patera; hexastyle, garlanded temple of Divus Augustus in background. RIC I 36; Elkins, Monuments Figure 70. Dark green and brown patina, smoothing. Good VF. The reverse exhibits an artistic composition. |