Sale: CNG 70, Lot: 734. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 September 2005.  Sold For $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

TIBERIUS and GERMANICUS GEMELLUS, sons of Drusus and Livia Drusilla (Livilla). 19-37/8 AD and 19-23/4 AD, respectively. Æ Sestertius (26.86 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, 22-23 AD. Crossed cornucopiae, each surmounted by the bust of a boy, vis-à-vis; winged caduceus between / Legend around large S C. RIC I 42 (Tiberius); MIR 2, 36-4; BMCRE 95 (Tiberius); Cohen 1. Fine, green and red-brown surfaces, some smoothing. ($500)

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. Tiberius 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.