Lot 2794
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (10.20 g), 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, RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46). Dark brown patination, rough edge on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, from Max C. Cohen, Sydney dealer in 1969.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360