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Sestertius of Gaius (Caligula) in honor of Augustus, Rome

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

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