Roma Numismatics

Auction XXVII  –  22 - 23 March 2023

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXVII

Celtic, Greek, Judaean, Roman, Migrationary, Byzantine, Islamic, Medieval and...

Part 1: We, 22.03.2023, from 2:00 PM CET
Part 2: Th, 23.03.2023, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

Caligula, with Divus Augustus, AR Drachm of uncertain Cretan mint (Gortyna?). AD 37-41. Γ • KAIΣAP ΣEB • ΓERM • APX • MEΓ • ΔHM EKOY • YΠA, bare-headed bust of Caligula to right, slight drapery over shoulder; sceptre behind / Radiate head of Augustus to left; seven stars around. RPC I 965.38 (this coin); Svoronos, Numismatique 4. 2.69g, 18mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine; featuring an attractive old cabinet tone and two wonderful portraits. Rare; especially so in this condition.

This coin published at Roman Provincial Coinage Online (rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk);
Ex Peter Corcoran Collection;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 111, 29 May 2019, lot 496.

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Price realized 5'500 GBP
Starting price 1'200 GBP
Estimate 2'000 GBP
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