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Auction 119  20-23 Nov 2018
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Lot 4739

Estimate: 400 AUD
Price realized: 500 AUD
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GAIUS, (Caligula), (A.D. 37-41), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, (24.64 g), obv. laureate head of Caligula to left, around C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, rev. ADLOCUT above, Gaius bare headed in togate, standing left on platform before low stool, haranguing with right hand extended to five soldiers holding shields and aquilae, in exergue COH, (cf.S.1799, RIC 32, C.1, BMC 33, CBN 45). Attractive patina, showing orichalcum metal, fine with usual surface marks rare in this condition.

Ex W.J.Lawson Collection.
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