Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 3203 SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 21ST NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $200
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SOLD $140
GAIUS (CALIGULA), (A.D. 37-41), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 39-40, (25.81 g), obv. Pietas veiled and draped seated to left, holding a patera, left arm resting on a facing figure draped on basis, around C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P III P P, PIETAS in exergue, dotted border, rev. [DI]VO AVG over S C across the field, hexastyle garlanded temple, quadriga above, before which is Gaius, veiled and togate, sacrificing with patera over altar, one attendant leads a bull another behind, (S.1802, RIC 44, BMC -, (pL.28, 9). Green and brown toning, fine and scarce.
Ex. Dr.V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously M.R.Roberts Sydney with ticket.
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