IONIA, Smyrna. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ Hemiassarion (17mm, 3.57 g, 12h). C. Calpurnius Aviola, proconsul; Menophanes, magistrate. Struck circa AD 37/8. Near VF.Electronic Auction 561 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IONIA, Smyrna. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ Hemiassarion (17mm, 3.57 g, 12h). C. Calpurnius Aviola, proconsul; Menophanes, magistrate. Struck circa AD 37/8. Laureate head right / Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond over shoulder. Klose Type XXVII, Series A, 16 (V5/R10); RPC I 2473. Black patina with earthen deposits, cleaning scratches, slightly off center. Near VF. |