Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gaius (Caligula)
Ancient Roman
37–38
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.5 cm (1 7/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
portraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
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.
