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Lot 107: Germanicus. died A.D. 19. Æ Dupondius. Rome, A.D. 37-41. Fine, red-brown patina.

AUCTION:  Sale 277 - US Sale

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $160
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Germanicus. died A.D. 19. Æ Dupondius (14.92 g, 29.5 mm). Rome, A.D. 37-41. GERMANICVS CAESAR in 2 lines above Germanicus driving triumphal quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped scepter / SIGNIS - RECEPT / DEVICTIS - GERM / S - C across field divided by Germanicus standing left raising hand and holding Aquila. RIC 57 (Gaius); BMCRE 93-100 (Caligula). Struck at Rome by Caligula (37-41 AD) to commemorate the recovery from the Germans by his father, Germanicus, of the standards of the lost legions of Varus

Lot Details
  • Offered By: VAuctions
  • Lot #: 107
  • Listing #: 232520
  • Closed: Thursday, February 16, 2012 5:46:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $250