Divus Augustus Æ Dupondius

Divus Augustus, died AD 14. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 15.54 g, 6 h), Rome, struck under emperor Gaius (Caligula), 37-41. DIVVS AVGVSTVS / S - C Radiate head of Divus Augustus to left. Rev. CONSENSV•SENAT•ET•EQ•ORDIN•P•Q•R• Gaius, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding olive branch in his right hand and globe in his left.  RIC I 56 (Gaius); BMCRE 88–91 (Caligula); BN 137-8 (Caligula). Good Extremely Fine.

A beautiful example with a wonderful portrait and an old pedigree. expertly conserved since 1933.

Provenance From Leu Numismatik 2023

Reference : BMC 88. Cohen 87. RIC 56

Collection : At LEU