Roman Silver and Bronze
Lot 3245 SESSION 11 (9.30am Thursday) Roman Silver and Bronze
Estimate $300
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SOLD $350
GAIUS (CALIGULA), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (11.31 grams), obv. bare head of Caligula to left, around C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, rev. VESTA above, Vesta seated to left, veiled and draped seated on ornamental throne, holding patera and transverse sceptre, S C across field, (S.1803 [VF £250], RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46). Dark green patina, some obverse surface spots, otherwise very fine or better and rare in this condition.
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