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Caligula (AD 37 – 41).
Bronze Sestertius, mint of Rome, AD 40 – 41.
Obverse: Pietas seated left, holding patera and resting arm on small draped figure standing facing on basis; PIETAS in exergue.
Reverse: Caligula standing left, holding patera over altar; on either side, victimarius, holding bull for sacrifice, and attendant, holding patera; hexastyle, garlanded temple of Divus Augustus in background.
(RIC 44; BMC 156).
Extremely Fine.
27.24g.
| Period | 37 - 41 AD |
|---|---|
| Date | AD 40 - 41 |
| Coin Group | Ancient Rome |
| Denomination | Sestertius |
| Country | The Twelve Caesars |
| Coin House | Caligula |
| Metal | Bronze |
| Mint Mark | Rome |
| References | RIC 44; BMC 156 |
| Weight | 27.24 g |
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