Yesterday I noticed this coin
pop up on FAC. I knew I wanted it. Unfortunately I was having some issue with logging in and could not
complete the purchase. Fortunately, the coin was
still available when I talked to Joe this morning. He was able to fix my login issues and helped me purchase the coin. My sincere thanks to Joe for all of
his help.
This coin will take a pride of place in my
12 Caesars collection. I know that it has some issues, but I thought that the
portraits were quite attractive. It is an upgrade over the
Caligula denarius I already own. I also like that this is an ex
CNG coin and an Ex:
Forum Ancient Coins coin.
SH86638. Silver
denarius,
RIC I 16 (R2,
Rome),
RSC I 2,
Lyon 167,
BnF II 21,
BMCRE I 17,
cf. SRCV I 1807 (
aureus), VF,
toned, attractive
portraits, bumps and marks, some
pitting, lamination defects, ex
jewelry,
Lugdunum (
Lyon,
France)
mint,
weight 3.443g, maximum
diameter 18.2mm,
die axis 180o, 2nd emission, 37 - 38 A.D.;
obverse C
CAESAR AVG GERM P M
TR POT (counterclockwise from lower right), laureate
head of
Caligula right;
reverse DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE (counterclockwise from lower right),
radiate head of
Divus Augustus right; ex Classical Numismatic Group, e-auction 69 (23 July 2003), lot 90
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