Lot 2574

Description

Gaius (Caligula), AE quadrans, (3.14 g) issued 40-41, obv. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG around S C divided by pileus, rev. PON M TR P IIII P P COS TERT around RCC, (cf.S.1804, RIC 52, BMC 66) (illustrated); Nero, A.D 54-68, AE quadrans, (3.10 g), Rome Mint, struck c.AD 64, rev. Owl, with wings spread, standing facing on rectangular altar, rev. olive branch upright, (cf.1988, RIC I 261); Anonymous issue, period of Domitian to Antoninus Pius, (c.81-161 A.D.), AE quadrans, (2.67 g), obv. bust of Mars right, rev. S C across field, cuirass, (cf.S.2922, RIC 21); another, (2.20 g), rev. owl standing right, S C to sides, (S.2918, RIC 7); another, (4.13 g), rev. olive tree, S C across, (S.2919, RIC 9); Domitian, (A.D. 81-96), AE quadrans, (2.29 g), issued 83 or later, obv. helmeted head of Minerva right, IMP DOMIT AVG GERM, around, rev. olive branch and S C across, (S.2827, RIC 428). Toning, nearly fine - very fine and very scarce. (6)

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^^