Lot 4262

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (11.07 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 o250], RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46). Attractive dark patina, good very fine and rare in this condition.

Ex Numismatic Ars Classica, Zurich, Auction Sale N June 26, 2003 (lot 1726).

Estimate
$1,200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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