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                  Super Choice VF Vesta AE As of CALIGULA
                              Item #202176158
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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                                Description

     This piece was minted between 39 and 40 AD, during the reign of
     Caligula, who ruled between 37 and 41 AD. Caius Caesar was the
     youngest son of Germanicus and Agrippina Senior, and was born at
     Antium in 12 AD. His nickname, Caligula, was bestowed on him by
     the soldiers when he was only a few years old; he used to like to
     wear the miniature uniform of a private soldier, including the
     half-boot, known as the caliga. He was designated by Tiberius as
     his heir, and succeeded that emperor in 37 AD. In his early
     years, when he was probably under the influence of his
     grandmother Antonia, he showed promise of being a good emperor,
     but later in that year he became seriously ill and possibly
     insane. Some authorities have speculated that some of his acts of
     "insanity", most notably the creation of his horse as Consul, may
     have been calculated attempts to enrage the Senate. Whatever his
     motives, his reign was noted for his personal depravity and
     public oppression, and he was eventually murdered by a group of
     Praetorians on January 12, 41 AD. Following his death, Caligula
     was officially damned by the Senate, and his image was stricken
     from sculptures, public buildings, and the like, and coins
     bearing his likeness were melted or otherwise defaced. This is
     why truly choice examples of the coinage of Caligula are so
     difficult to obtain today. The obverse of this piece depicts the
     bare head of Caligula facing left, with legends
     C.CAESAR.DIVI.AVG.PRON.AVG.P.M.TR.P.III.P.P. The reverse features
     Vesta seated left, holding patera and sceptre, with legends
     VESTA.SC. This piece grades a very choice VF+, with boldly
     detailed devices and sharp legends all around, and attractive
     surfaces. An outstanding example of the very scarce coinage of
     Caligula, this piece is catalouged as RIC-47. All coins
     guaranteed genuine without limitations. Buyer pays
     postage/insurance, coin shipped on clearance of funds. PA
     residents please add appropriate sales tax. Visa/MC now accepted
     for purchases over $20. Member ANA, PAN. For more ancients,
     please visit our WWW site at http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/
     . Thanks!
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