ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Electrotype AR “Sestertius” (37mm, 25.74 g, 7h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on edge). Paduan type. After Giovanni da Cavino(?) (1500-1570). As made.

Electronic Auction 568
Lot: 815.
Closing Date: Aug 14 2024 10:00 ET

World Medals, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Electrotype AR “Sestertius” (37mm, 25.74 g, 7h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on edge). Paduan type. 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. Cf. Johnson & Martini 1338 (for cast). Lightly toned. As made. AN interesting BM electrotype of a Paduan sestertius.

From the W.B. and R.E. Montgomery Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 14:31:20 ET.

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