Ancients
Divus Augustus (died AD 14). Orichalcum dupondius (29mm, 15.38 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, smoothing. Rome, struck by Gaius 'Caligula', AD 37-41. DIVVS AVGVSTVS, radiate head of the deified Augustus left, dividing S C / CONSESV • SENAT • ET • EQ • ORDIN • P • Q • R •, Caligula seated left on curule chair, holding palm branch in right hand. RIC (Gaius) 56. BMCRE (Gaius) 88. BN 134. Incredibly well-struck with needle-sharp details.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1200-1800 USD