Gaius (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (11.36 g), obv. bare head of Caligula to left, around C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, rev. VESTA above, Vesta seated to left, veiled and draped seated on ornamental throne, holding patera and transverse sceptre, S C across field, (S.1803, RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46). Green-brown patina, smoothed, very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 264, lot 386. With ticket.
($180-200)