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