IBERIA, Carthago Nova. Tiberius, with Gaius (Caligula) as Caesar. AD 14-37. Æ As (27mm, 11.53 g, 1h). Struck AD 31-37. VF.

Triton XXVIII – Session 5
Lot: 5318. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IBERIA, Carthago Nova. Tiberius, with Gaius (Caligula) as Caesar. AD 14-37. Æ As (27mm, 11.53 g, 1h). Struck AD 31-37. Laureate head of Tiberius left / Bare head of Caligula left. ACIP 3152c; RPC I 182. Light brown patina, spots of corrosion and uneven strike, edge splits. VF. Rare and historically important. Two excellent portraits.

From the CLA Collection, purchased from RM Smythe .

Only one series of portrait coins was struck for Caligula when he and Tiberius Gemellus, the alleged grandson of Tiberius, were heirs-apparent to the throne. During this period, both young men were residing with Tiberius on Capri. Not only did they have to contend with the cruelties recorded by Seutonius, but they were aware that only one of them could rise to the purple after Tiberius’ death.

Closing Date and Time: 22 January 2025 at 11:45:40 ET.



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