Gaius (Caligula), 37-41. As (Copper, 27 mm, 9.55 g, 7 h), Rome, 39-40. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P III P P Bare head of Gaius to left. Rev. VESTA / S - C Vesta seated left on ornamented throne, holding patera in her right hand and long scepter in her left. BMC 59. Cohen 28. RIC 47. Attractive green patina. Minor traces of corrosion and with old scrapes on the reverse, otherwise, about very fine.
From a collection formed in the Rhineland, privately acquired from Dr. Walter Kimpel in July 1980 (with original dealer's ticket) and previously privately acquired from Partin Bank.
Price realized | 320 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |