Sestertius of Gaius (Caligula) in honor of Augustus, Rome
r. 37 - 41 CE
Caligula
Roman Imperial
Obv.: Pietas, veiled and draped, seated l., r. hand holding patera, l. arm resting on small facing figure, draped, on basis; around, C CAESAR DIV[I AVG PR]ON AVG P M TR P IIII P P; in exergue, PIETAS.
Rev.: Hexastyle garlanded temple surmounted by quadriga, before which Gaius (Caligula), veiled and togate, sacrifices with patera over garlanded altar; one attendant leads bull to the altar, a second holds patera; to l. and r., DIVO-AVG | S-C.
Bronze
Roman Imperial period, Early