The 37AD-38AD Sestertius - Gaius (Caligula)Bronze Sestertius of Emperor Gaius (Caligula).
The Obverse shows the laureate head of Gaius facing left. Legend around is "C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT".
The Reverse shows Gaius' three sisters standing facing, who are Agrippina (as Securitas) holding cornucopiae, and placing hand on Drusilla (as Concordia), holding patera and cornucopiae; and Julia (as Fortuna) holding rudder and cornucopiae. Legend is "AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA".
"S C" in exergue. SC means senatus consultum, or 'by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue.The coin is near EF and is a superb example.
Ref: RIC I 33; MIR 3, 8-4; CNR XII, 56 (this coin); BMCRE 37; BN 49; Cohen 4.
Image credit: CNG Coins
Mintage: Rare
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 37AD. See Coins and Events of 37
Monarch/Ruler: Gaius (Caligula) (Emperor 37AD-41AD)
Category: Roman. See more Roman coins
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Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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