Lot 4142
Sale 105 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), silver plated denarius (fourree), Lugdunum (Lyons) mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (2.89 g), obv. bare head of Caligula to right, around C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT, rev. around DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE, radiate head to right of Augustus, (S.619, RIC 10 (R2), BMC 10). Very fine or better and very rare.
Contemporary plated issues struck from what appear to be genuine dies are known for similar issues of this period. Compare CNG electronic auction 271 (lot 60) for an example not as nice as this coin.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $750