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

Terms

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

On View

Not on view