Picked up a Caligula

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  1. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Nothing special, seems like nobody wanted to bid higher than 40Euros.
    RPC Volume: I №: 400
    Reign: Caligula Persons: Caligula (Augustus) Magistrate: Gaius Cornelius Refec— (duovir); Marcus Helvius Fronto (duovir)
    City: Bilbilis Region: Hispania Province: Tarraconensis
    Denomination: Leaded bronze (27 mm) 11.92gr
    Obverse: G CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS IMP; laureate head of Caligula, right
    Reverse: MVN AVG BILBIL C COR(N) REF(EC) M HELV FRO(NTO); oak wreath containing II VIR
    Reference: Vives 139–10, GMI 552, NAH 1131 Specimens: 36
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  3. Mat

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    It looks like a nice provincial, probably looks better, in hand.
     
    Mat, Dec 29, 2023
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  4. Mr.MonkeySwag96

    Mr.MonkeySwag96 Well-Known Member

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    Caligula, 37 - 41 AD AE As, Rome Mint, 30mm, 9.28 grams Obverse: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, Bare head of Gaius left. Reverse: VESTA S C, Vesta seated left holding patera and scepter. RIC 38
     
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