ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 21.12 g, 12h). Paduan type. Mid quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Fine.

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ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 21.12 g, 12h). Paduan type. Mid quality 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. Brown surfaces, a few green deposits, some porosity and smoothing. Fine.

From the Cabinet of Dr. Arnold R. Saslow.


Closing Date and Time: 3 April 2024 at 14:25:00 ET.

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