Spink is offering two of the most important coins of the ancient world. A Roman Imperatorial, Octavian and Julius Caesar (c. 43 B.C.) Gold Aureus graded NGC Ancients Ch AU★, 4/5 Strike and 4/5 Surface. Showing Octavian opposite the deceased Julius Caesar, the coin has an estimate of £60,000 to £100,000. A very rare coin is Pharaonic Egypt, Nectanebo II (c. 361-343 B.C.) Gold Stater graded NGC Ancients Ch XF★, 4/5 Strike and 4/5 Surface was issued by the last native ruler of ancient Egypt. It has an estimate of £80,000 to £120,000 |
Caligula (37-41). Aureus with the divine Augustus 37-38, Lyon. NGC Ch AU 5/5 2/5 marks. Very rare with the bare head of Caligula, only 3 copies known. Minimal contact marks otherwise of remarkable quality. €120000. When Tiberius died on 16 March AD 37, his estate and the titles of the principate were left to Caligula and to Tiberius' own grandson, Gemellus. Philo describes the first seven months of Caligula's reign as completely blissful. In October 37, Caligula fell seriously ill or was poisoned. He soon recovered from his illness but was forever changed. |
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