Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5031 SESSION 16 - 9.30AM FRIDAY 16 APRIL Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $300
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SOLD $260
GAIUS (CALIGULA), (A.D. 37-41), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (25.47 grams), obv. Caligula laureate head to left, around C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, dotted border, rev. S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS in four lines within an oak wreath, (cf.S.1801, RIC 37, BMC 38). Dark brown patination, some pitting and smoothing of field, otherwise fine and rare.
Ex Spink & Son, London, c.1982 with ticket.
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