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Triton XXIV

Lot nuber 114

Gaius (Caligula), with Agrippina Senior. AD 37-41. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.64 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 40.


Triton XXIV
Lot: 114.
 Estimated: $ 10 000

Merani Collection – Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 26 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Gaius (Caligula), with Agrippina Senior. AD 37-41. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.64 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 40. C • CAESAR • AVG • PON • M • TR • POT • III • COS • III, laureate head of Gaius (Caligula) right / AGRIPPINA • MAT • C • CAES • AVG • GERM •, draped bust of Agrippina Senior right. RIC I 21; Lyon 178 (unlisted dies); Calicó 327a; BMCRE 22; BN –; Biaggi 196; Jameson 39; Mazzini 5. A couple of minor edge marks. Near VF. Very rare.

From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica R (17 May 2007), lot 1437.

Caligula’s coinage types are largely dedicated to honoring his deceased ancestors, conveniently thereby advertising his own august lineage.

The final winners of all Triton XXIV lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 January 2021. This lot is in Session One, which begins 19 January 2021 at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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