Sestertius - Caligula (SCIPIONE ET MONTANO II VIR CCA) (37-41) front Sestertius - Caligula (SCIPIONE ET MONTANO II VIR CCA) (37-41) back
Sestertius - Caligula (SCIPIONE ET MONTANO II VIR CCA) (37-41) photo
© Jesús Vico S.A.

Sestertius - Caligula SCIPIONE ET MONTANO II VIR CCA

 
Bronze 23.05 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Caesaraugusta (Tarraconensis)
Emperor
Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
37-41
Value
Sestertius (¼)
Currency
Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
23.05 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#417880
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SCIPIONE ET MONTANO II VIR
CCA

Comment

Magistrate of Montanus (duovir) and Scipio (duovir).

Interesting fact

The Sestertius coin , which features Caligula and was minted in Caesaraugusta (Tarraconensis) between 37-41 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece for those interested in ancient Roman numismatics.