083: Rome. Gaius Germanicus, Caligula, 37-41 AD. Gold 
Closed at:US $120,000.00. May-26-08 
Seller:i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles( 2233) 

 Rome. Gaius Germanicus, "Caligula," 37-41 AD. Gold Aureus 
 (7.76 g), Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, struck 37-38 AD. Laureate head 
 of Caligula to right. Reverse: Bare head of Germanicus to 
 right.; GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM. Fr-73; RIC 17; 
 Biaggi 190; BMCRE 18; Calicó 321; C. 1; Giard 171; Vagi 507. 
 Bold fresh strike, on virtually round flan, with complete 
 legends. Tiny banker's mark on the reverse. Toned and 
 exceptional, with portraits especially well modeled for this 
 mint's products. Very rare. NGC graded About Uncirculated. 

Estimated Value $70,000 - 80 ,000. 
 Ex "Perfectionist Collection," Leu 93, 10 May 2005, no. 6. 
 Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 35. 

 Our item number 115738

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