Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5179 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $1,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $2,200
GAIUS (CALIGULA), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (11.20 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, RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46). Dark brown patination, extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Ex CNG USA, with their ticket.
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