CALIGULA, with GERMANICUS, ca. A.D. 40. AR Denarius (3.65 gms), Lugdunum Mint, A.D. 37-38. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5.
RIC-26; RSC-5. Obverse: Laureate head of Caligula right; Reverse: Bare head of Germanicus right. An attractive example that displays very little in the way of actual handling on the surfaces. This piece is well struck and displays very strong details, despite some light porosity on the surfaces.
From the Jones Collection.
Estimate: $1600 - $2400