Lot 4347
Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Corinthia, Corinth, Caligula, (37-41 A.D.), AE 20 or as, (6.32 g), issued by Magistrate M. Bullius Proculus in 37-38, obv. bare head of Caligula to right. around, C CAESAR AVGVS, rev. Pegasus flying to right with pointed wing, around, M BELLIO PROC[VLO] II VIR, COR below Pegasus. (cf.S.384, cf.BCD 406 [Lanz Sale 105], Amandry XVII 31, Obv. b, Rev. IIc [p.187], cf. Cop. 2232 [Pl.5], cf.McClean 6186, cf.BMC 536-8 [p.65]). Very fine and very rare.
Ex BCD Collection, Triton VIII, Classical Numismatic Group Auction, New York, January 12, 2005 (lot 2004 part) and from the Collection of BCD who obtained it in December 1982. with tickets and photographs.
Amandry describes the various dies used.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Passed in