Choice Caligula and Divus Augustus

Sale: CNG 76, Lot: 1377. Estimate $3000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 September 2007.  Sold For $5720. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gaius (Caligula), with Divus Augustus. AD 37-41. AR Denarius (3.37 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 37-38. Bare head of Gaius (Caligula) right / Radiate head of Divus Augustus right; stars flanking. RIC I 2; Lyon 157; RSC 11. Near EF, toned, slightly granular surfaces, two rough spots on edge. Attractive portraits.