Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ As (28mm, 10.97 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 37-38. Good Fine.

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Lot: 670. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Bronze

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Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ As (28mm, 10.97 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 37-38. Bare head left / Vesta seated left on ornamental throne, holding patera and scepter. RIC I 38; Dow, ACTTB p. 137 (this coin). Green patina, porosity. Good Fine.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 184 (19 March 2008), lot 158.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter The Roman Imperial. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here. This auction is our final offering of coins from the Dow Collection.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 13:43:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.