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Caligula. Sestertius. 40-41 AD. Rome. (Ric-I 48). (Bmcre-67/8). Anv.: C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P, laureate head to left. Rev.: Emperor standing to left with right hand raised on platform, low stool behind, addressing five soldiers holding shields and aquilae; ADLOCVT above, COH in exergue. . 27,39 g. A beautiful and expressive portrait. Slight concretions have been removed and smoothed on the obverse. The reverse is slightly eroded. Nevertheless, this is an attractive example with significant historical significance. The inscription adlocvt coh refers to an Adlocutio Cohortium, a speech given by the emperor to the troops, usually at the start of his reign, when adopting a successor, or before/after a military campaign. Typically, the emperor is shown addressing soldiers from a platform, sometimes with officials nearby. On this coin type, however, Caligula stands alone before a curule chair, saluting. It likely commemorates his address to the Praetorian Guard upon becoming emperor in AD 37, though some link it to his aborted invasion of Britain in AD 40. The issue reflects Caligula’s sharp portrait and highlights the rising power of the Praetorian Guard, which in later decades would dominate imperial successions and cause intense political turmoil. Almost XF/VF. Est...2000,00.
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