Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ Sestertius (34.5mm, 26.01 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 40-41. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1014. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ Sestertius (34.5mm, 26.01 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 40-41. Laureate head left / Gaius standing left on daïs, extending right hand in gesture of address; behind him a sella castrensis (camp stool); in front of him stand five soldiers right, all helmeted, holding shields, and parazonia; four aquilae behind them; no S C in legend. RIC I 48. Rough dark brown surfaces, metal flaws. Near VF.

The mint under Caligula would institute a new reverse type of the emperor addressing his troups. Known as the "Adlocutio" reverse, this type would be copied by many succeeding emperors throughout history.

Ex Naville Numismatics 58 (14 June 2020), lot 506.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 10:04:20 ET.

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