Summary
Orichalcum Sestertius struck during the reign of the Emperor Gaius (Caligula) between 40 and 41 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Gaius held the tribunicia potestas for the fourth time (TR P. IIII on this coin) between March 40 AD and his death on 24 Jan. 41 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Caius facing left; around, [C CAE]SAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P
Reverse Description
Within an oak wreath in four lines, S P Q R / P . P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
40-41 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Orichalcum
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
36 mm (Outside Diameter), 26.911 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.53 (=RIC.29 in 1923 edition, p.117)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 111 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
