Impreiu Roman. NGC "Ch XF" 4/5 - 3/5 DENARIUS VESPASIAN (69-79).. Denarius Ephesus mint. Very rare!
Impreiu Roman. Caligula (AD 37-41). Denarius
Nr. 83832229
*Rare!*
CALIGULA, A.D. 37-41. AR Denarius (3,39g/19.5mm), Lugdunum Mint, ca. A.D. 37.
obv: C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS Bare head of Caligula facing right;
Reverse: Radiate deified bust of August facing right, flanked by two stars.
ref: RIC-2; BMC-3
Provenance: Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH, purchased in 2019
The presence of stars flanking the deified bust of Augustus is possibly a representation of Halley's comet. Early in the reign of Augustus when Halley's comet passed over Rome, Augustus claimed it to be the spirit of Julius Caesar entering the heavens. Caligula chose to use the same symbolism Augustus used for his predecessor, in honoring Augustus with this deification issue. Halley's comet over the years has been associated with several historical events, including the battle of Hastings. Some theologians even believe the appearance of Halley's comet may explain the biblical story of the "Star of Bethlehem".
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.
*Rare!*
CALIGULA, A.D. 37-41. AR Denarius (3,39g/19.5mm), Lugdunum Mint, ca. A.D. 37.
obv: C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS Bare head of Caligula facing right;
Reverse: Radiate deified bust of August facing right, flanked by two stars.
ref: RIC-2; BMC-3
Provenance: Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH, purchased in 2019
The presence of stars flanking the deified bust of Augustus is possibly a representation of Halley's comet. Early in the reign of Augustus when Halley's comet passed over Rome, Augustus claimed it to be the spirit of Julius Caesar entering the heavens. Caligula chose to use the same symbolism Augustus used for his predecessor, in honoring Augustus with this deification issue. Halley's comet over the years has been associated with several historical events, including the battle of Hastings. Some theologians even believe the appearance of Halley's comet may explain the biblical story of the "Star of Bethlehem".
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.
Eră
Înainte de 1400
Cultură/Regiune
Impreiu Roman
Riglă
Caligula (AD 37-41)
Denumire
Denarius
Metale prețioase
AR
Stare
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