Caligula, As
Artist/Culture
Roman
Dateabout 37–38
Mediumbronze
Dimensions0.3 mm (1 3/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
Object number2001.258
DescriptionCaligula (37-41 AD) obv. Bare had of Caligula, to left. 'C.CAESAR.AVG.GERMANICUS.PON.M.TR.POT.' around; border of dots; rev. Vesta, veiled and draped, sitting left on ornamented throne, holding patera in right hand and long transverse scepter in left hand, above, 'VESTA', left and right 'S.C.' large, in field, border of dots
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
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