Lot 48: GAIUS, "Caligula". 37-41 AD. Æ Sestertius. Rome mint.

AUCTION: Beasley Campgate Collection (Auction 234)

Description

GAIUS, "Caligula". 37-41 AD. Æ Sestertius (35mm - 24.12 g). Rome mint. C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS P M TR POT, PIETAS in exergue, Pietas, veiled, seated left and holding patera in extended right hand, left elbow resting on small facing statue / DIVO-AVG, S-C across field, Gaius sacrificing before hexastyle temple; one attendant leading bull to altar, the other holding a patera. RIC I 36; BMCRE 41; BN 51. Near VF, brown surfaces, rough, fields smoothed, perhaps some wax or other substance on the surfaces to make the coin appear smoother.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 48
Listing #: 225791
Closed: Thursday, October 8, 2009 6:34:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250

Sold Winning Bid: $275
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 48
Listing #: 225791
Closed: Thursday, October 8, 2009 6:34:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250