Caligula (37-41). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 40-41 AD. D/ C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG PM TR P IIII PP. Pietas veiled seated left, holding patera and resting elbow on figure of Spes; in exergue, PIETAS. R/ DIVO-AVG/ S-C. Hexastyle garlanded temple surmounted by quadriga before which, Caligula veiled and togate standing left sacrificing from patera over garlanded alter, one attendant leads bull to altar, a second attendant holds patera. RIC 51; C. 11 (Fr. 15). AE. g. 26.15 mm. 34.00 RR. Rare. A very attractive example, from masterly engraved and detailed dies. Golden brown patina with orichalcum highlights and green spots. Slightly rough obverse surface otherwise good VF/EF.