Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4262 SESSION 13 (Friday 9.30am) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $1,200
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GAIUS (CALIGULA), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (11.07 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, (S.1803 [VF o250], RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46). Attractive dark patina, good very fine and rare in this condition.
Ex Numismatic Ars Classica, Zurich, Auction Sale N June 26, 2003 (lot 1726).
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