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87, Lot: 26. Estimate $500.
Sold for $762. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

TIBERIUS JULIUS CAESAR NERO (GEMELLUS). 19-37/8 AD. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 25.34 gm). Rome mint. Struck 22-23 AD. Crossed cornucopiae surmounted by busts of two boys; winged caduceus between / Legend around large S C across field. RIC I 42 (Tiberius); Cohen 1. VF, red and brown patina, some smoothing.

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex Superior Galleries (1 October 2000), lot 1085.

This issue commemorates the birth of twin sons to Drusus Caesar and his wife Livia Drusilla (Livilla). This event became part of the series issued in 22 AD to promote the imperial virtue and dynastic solidity of the second emperor's family. Gemellus (meaning "twin") was made principal heir with his cousin Caligula upon the death of Tiberius. Within the year, however, Caligula had his cousin murdered. For Gemellus mother Livilla, see lot 25 above.