Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 5118 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $600
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CALIGULA, (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (11.054 grams), 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, (cf.S.1803, RIC 38, C.27). Attractive dark green patina, minor surface porosity, otherwise good very fine and rare in this condition.
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Estimate $600
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