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Æ20 - Caligula ΚΙΔΡΑΜΗΝΩΝ ΜΟΥΣΑΙΟΣ ΚΑΛΛΙΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ ΠΡ
| Bronze | 5.42 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Cidrama (Conventus of Alabanda) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-41 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.42 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#342661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Facing goddess standing with outstretched arms.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΙΔΡΑΜΗΝΩΝ
ΜΟΥΣΑΙΟΣ
ΚΑΛΛΙΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ
ΠΡ
Comment
Magistrate: Mousaios, son of Kallikrates (president).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Caligula, who was a Roman emperor known for his controversial and often tyrannical rule. Despite his notorious reputation, his coins are still widely studied and collected by numismatists today.