Roman Emperor Caligula Bronze As Coin 37-41AD

Description

Denomination : One As
Period : Caligula (Gaius Caesar)
Date : 37-41AD
Origin : Roman Empire
Condition : Fine
Features : Reverse: Goddess Vesta seated

Reference: Roman coins & their values. David Sear. #616

Despite his short reign of less than four years. Caligula is one of the most infamous and talked about Roman Emperors.  His reputation for cruelty. extravagance and insatiable desires has become the stuff of legend.  Instead of trying to further the causes of the Roman Empire he concentrated on increasing the unconstrained personal power of the emperor himself.  This eventually led to his downfall and he was assassinated in 41AD. at the age of only 28. by the Praetorian Guard under the direction of the Senate.

Caligula was a nickname bestowed upon him by his troops on campaign. “Little boots”. One of the most licentious Romans in history.

Condition Summary

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear

Very Fine ( VF). Very few signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief

Fine (F). Wear on the coin