Caligula AE As Roman Imperial Coin 37-38 AD Vesta Seated Left 10.15g 27mm RIC 38

Item Specifics:

• Denomination: As

• Composition: Bronze / AE

• Year: 37-38 AD

• Era: Roman Imperial (Julio-Claudian)

• Ruler: Caligula (Gaius)

• Mint: Rome

• Provenance: Ex Locke & England

Description:

An authentic Roman Imperial bronze As struck under the infamous Emperor Caligula (Gaius) during his first regnal period (AD 37–38).

• Obverse: Bare head of Caligula left, with an exceptionally sharp, fully legible legend: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT.

• Reverse: Vesta, veiled and draped, seated left on a throne, holding a patera and sceptre. Flanked by a large S — C (by decree of the Senate).

Specifications:

• Weight: 10.15 grams

• Diameter: 27 mm

• Reference: RIC I 38; BMCRE 46.

Condition Notes: A highly honest estate find featuring an attractive, deep green malachite patina with underlying reddish-brown cuprite tones. The obverse portrait displays strong detail with an exceptionally clear, bold inscription for the type.

Provenance: Locke & England Auctions.