ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (38mm, 18.85 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. VF.Electronic Auction 565 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 110. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (38mm, 18.85 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. C · CAESAR · AVG · GERMANICVS PON M TR · POT, laureate head left / The three sisters of Gaius (Caligula): Agrippina, Drusilla, and Julia; AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA around; S C in exergue. Johnson & Martini 1333-1343. Dark brown surfaces, some porosity and roughness. VF. Medium quality cast. |