Gaius (Caligula), with Germanicus. AD 37-41. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.72 g, 10h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck March AD 38.

Triton XXIV
Lot: 1039. Estimated: $ 20 000

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 52 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Gaius (Caligula), with Germanicus. AD 37-41. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.72 g, 10h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck March AD 38. C CAESAR • AVG • PON • M • TR • POT • III COS • III, laureate head of Gaius (Caligula) right / GERMANICVS • CAES • P • C • CAES • AVG • GERM •, bare head of Germanicus right. RIC I 25; Lyon 180/5a (D193/R193 – this coin); Calicó 324; BMCRE 26-7; BN –; Biaggi –; Jameson –; Mazzini 6. Toned. VF. Very rare.

From the collection of Professor David R. Beatty, C.M., O.B.E. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21 May 2003), lot 1231; Lanz 58 (21 November 1991), lot 481; R. Ratto (12 May 1925), lot 782; Naville II (12 June 1922), lot 248; M. H. Montagu Collection (Rollin & Feuardent, Paris, 20 April 1896, lot 130; Vicomte E. de Quelen Collection (Rollin & Feuardent, Paris, 14 May 1888), lot 747.


The final winners of all Triton XXIV lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 January 2021. This lot is in Session Three, which begins 20 January 2021 at 9 AM ET.

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