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Gaius 'Caligula' (AD 37-41). Orichalcum sestertius (29.9g gm). Rome, AD 37. Laureate head of Caligula left / ADLOCVT, Caligula, togate, standing left on platform, right arm raised, addressing five Praetorian Guards standing to left, holding shields, COH in exergue. RIC 32. BMCRE 33. Brown patina, darker in fields and lighter on devices. A scarce, pleasing and historically interesting piece. NGC Fine 4/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 500-700 USD
Gaius 'Caligula' (AD 37-41). Orichalcum sestertius (29.9g gm). Rome, AD 37. Laureate head of Caligula left / ADLOCVT, Caligula, togate, standing left on platform, right arm raised, addressing five Praetorian Guards standing to left, holding shields, COH in exergue. RIC 32. BMCRE 33. Brown patina, darker in fields and lighter on devices. A scarce, pleasing and historically interesting piece. NGC Fine 4/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 500-700 USD