Germanicus. Died AD 19. Æ Dupondius (30mm, 15.39 g, 7h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3131. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Germanicus. Died AD 19. Æ Dupondius (30mm, 15.39 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-41. Germanicus driving triumphal quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped scepter and reins / Germanicus standing left, raising hand and holding aquila. RIC I 57 (Gaius). VF, pleasing dark brown patina.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex coin collection of R. S. Yeoman c.1972 @ $125.

Like his great-grandfather Augustus did with Divus Julius Caesar, Gaius ‘Caligula’ had coins struck which honored his father, the great general Germanicus.

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

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