ANCIENT THEMES. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ “Sestertius” (37mm, 23.96 g, 6h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. Both medals: C · CAESAR · AVG · GERMANICVS PON M TR · POT, laureate head left / The three sisters of Gaius (Caligula): Agrippina, Drusilla, and Julia; AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA around; S C in exergue. Johnson & Martini 1333-1343. Brown patina, attempted piercing on reverse, a few light scratches. Good VF. An attractive, high-quality cast.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 750641 (January 2005).
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