Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. – Reverse © Classical Numismatic Gallery
Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. – Reverse © Classical Numismatic Gallery
Æ20 - Drusus Julius Caesar Parsley wreath
| Bronze (leaded) | 6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-5 |
| Composition | Bronze (leaded) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines within parsley wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C HEIO POL
LIONE ITER
C MVSSIO PR
ISCO IIVIR
Edge
Plain
Comment
Magistrates: Gaius Heius Pollio (duovir); Gaius Mussius Priscus (duovir)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Drusus Julius Caesar, who was a prominent Roman general and politician, and the adopted son of Julius Caesar. The coin was minted in Corinth, a city in ancient Greece, and is made of bronze with a leded composition, which was a common practice in ancient coinage to increase the coin's durability and longevity.
