A Second Caligula Sestertius For My 12 Caesars Collection

Thanks for posting this link. Very informative and interesting.

 

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I have one..not that perfect..

 

That coin is stunnning, very beautiful, Congratz!

 

Great coin, hard to get in any condition. Congrats,ruud1301

 

Here is my (probably 19th century) cast fake of this coin. It was purchased by a relative about 70 years ago. (He bought a shoebox full of coins for a few GBP. Amazingly, some of them were genuine. Sadly not this one though!)



These coins are die matches to mine and therefore suspect. They also look soft:
https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1485200
https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1687690

The OP coin is fine, but this is definitely a type to be wary of!

 

Amazing coin ! A dream for me

I post also mine common Caligula / Vesta


https://www.colleconline.com/fr/items/76311/monnaie-antique-romaine-caligula-as

 

There has always been a prejudice against the Caligula sestertius commemorating the dedication of the temple to the Divine Augustus because it did not have a portrait and was thus unsuitable for a 12 Caesars set. I find this doubly interesting considering the fact that full length statues of Caligula are rare and preferred over heads and the fact that portrait free coins showing the Flavian ampitheater (Colosseum) are considered much better than the ordinary sestertii. These are coins for those interested in individual types over filling out a set. Of course, this coin is in higher demand in perfect condition but I have felt fortunate to have what I have.