Sale: CNG 63, Lot: 1034. Estimate $300. Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003. Sold For $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea. Germanicus and Divus Augustus. AR Drachm (3.73 gm). Bare head of Germanicus right / Radiate head of Augustus left. RPC I 3623b; Sydenham,
Caesarea 52; RIC I 62 (Caligula). Toned VF, nice metal quality. ($300)
The date of this issue remains uncertain. RPC places it late in Tiberius' reign, circa 33/4 AD, while the traditional dating, adopted by RIC and Sydenham, place's it in the first year of Caligula's reign, 37/8 AD.