ELECTROTYPES, ROMAN IMPERIAL. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ “Sestertius” (37mm, 31.19 g, 6h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on edge) of a Cavino “Sestertius”. As made.

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ELECTROTYPES, ROMAN IMPERIAL. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ “Sestertius” (37mm, 31.19 g, 6h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on edge) of a Cavino “Sestertius”. Laureate head left / The three sisters of Gaius (Caligula): Agrippina, Drusilla, and Julia; AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA around; S C in exergue. Cf. Johnson & Martini 1333; cf. BM inv. B.11242 (for rev.). Brown surfaces. As made. Evidence of uncertain undertype (?) on reverse.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 12:01:40 ET.



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