★ Caligula with Caesonia ★

Caligula and Caesonia (39-41). AE As, Carthago Nova mint, Hispania. Obv. C. CAESAR AVG. GERMANIC. IMP. P.M. T.R.P. COS. Laureate head of Caligula right. Rev. CN. ATEL. FLAC. CN. POM. FLAC. II. VIR Q.V.I.N.C. Laureate bust of Caesonia, as Salus, right. SAL-AVG across field. RPC I 185; SNG Cop. 503. AE. 11.81 g. 30.00 mm. RR. A very rare and fascinating issue. Glossy dark green patina. About VF. Caesonia was married to Caligula in 39 AD. Two years later she was murdered with her infant daughter Drusilla.