Struck from good metal and with beautiful cabinet toning
2h (BMC 92
has been slabbed and graded by NGC PF61 Ultra Cameo
design by John Bergdahl the medieval-style design inspired by the Alfred Jewel and includes 'punch' lettering reflecting the style of the period 'ALFRED THE GREAT 871' surrounding and '2021' in exergue
wearing aegis around neck
Caligula, Gold Aureus, VF 5/5 2/5. Struck from good metal andCaligula (AD 37 41), gold Aureus, first issue, Rome, AD 37, C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS, bare head right, rev. head of Augustus right, radiate, between two stars, 7. 74g, 9h (RIC I, 1). Well centred with full legend and strong portraits, rare thus. NGC VF 5 5, 2 5, edge filing, ex jewelry.