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Sestertius of Caligula, Rome

Sestertius of Caligula, Rome

r. 37 - 41 CE

Caligula

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Caligula l.; around, C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT. Rev.: Gaius (Caligula), bare-headed and togate, stg. l. on platform before low stool, r. hand extended to five soldiers, helmeted and with shields and parazonia; the two rearmost pairs of soldiers carry an aquila; above, ADLOCVT; in exergue, COH.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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