ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Pair of Cast “Sestertii”. Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. VF.

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Closing Date: Jul 3 2024 10:00 ET

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ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Pair of Cast “Sestertii”. Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. Both medals: 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. Includes the following:

1) Example in Æ (33mm, 25.94 g, 6h).

2) Example in Silvered Brass (32.5mm, 27.06 g, 6h). Dark brown and toned surfaces, some porosity on the Æ specimen. VF. Medium quality cast.

From the Cabinet of Dr. Arnold R. Saslow.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 14:52:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.