Lot 3409

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (9.978 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 [EF £750], RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46). Attractive dark brown patina, some reverse pitting, otherwise good very fine and rare in this condition.

Estimate
$550
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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