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CALIGULA, A.D. 37-41. AE Sestertius (28.49 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 40-41.
RIC-48. "C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P" Laureate head of Caligula left; Reverse: "ADLOCVT" Caligula standing left on platform, addressing five soldiers, "COH" in exergue. Fields lightly smoothed. A lovely example of this important type with an excellent portrait. Great strike with fine style dies, dark patina and quite good eye appeal. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style. Light Smoothing.
From the John Whitney Walter Collection.
RIC-48. "C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P" Laureate head of Caligula left; Reverse: "ADLOCVT" Caligula standing left on platform, addressing five soldiers, "COH" in exergue. Fields lightly smoothed. A lovely example of this important type with an excellent portrait. Great strike with fine style dies, dark patina and quite good eye appeal. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style. Light Smoothing.
From the John Whitney Walter Collection.
Purchased from Harlan J. Berk.
Estimate: $7000.00- $10000.00