Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gaius (Caligula)

Art Institute of Chicago

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gaius (Caligula)

Roman, minted in Rome

Date
37-38
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Rome
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

The front of this coin prtrays the emperor Gaus, more commonly known as Caligula, facing left. On the back Agrippina, Drusilla, and Julia - the three sisters of Caligula - are portrayed.

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