Roman Empire. Caligula (AD 37-41). Sestertius

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Roman Empire, Caligula, AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 39–41 AD, orichalcum, 24.87 g, 35.5 mm, fine/good fine, comes with certificate of authentication.

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*This coin comes with certificate of authentication*

Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 39-41. Obv. [C CAESAR DIVI A]VG PRON AVG P M [TR P III(?) P P]. Laureate head left. Rev. S P Q R P P OB CIVES SERVATOS. Legend in four lines in oak-wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 46 or 53. AE. 24.87 g. 35.5 mm. R. Lovely reddish brown patina. Dating elements of the legend not visible. F/Good F.


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Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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*This coin comes with certificate of authentication*

Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 39-41. Obv. [C CAESAR DIVI A]VG PRON AVG P M [TR P III(?) P P]. Laureate head left. Rev. S P Q R P P OB CIVES SERVATOS. Legend in four lines in oak-wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 46 or 53. AE. 24.87 g. 35.5 mm. R. Lovely reddish brown patina. Dating elements of the legend not visible. F/Good F.


The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Ruler
Caligula (AD 37-41)
Denomination
Sestertius
Metal
Orichalcum
Condition
Fine / good fine
PolandVerified
1652
Objects sold
98.9%
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