Æ21 - Caligula (ΕΠΙ ϹΙΛΟΥΑΝΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΙΟΥϹΤΟΥ Ο (Ε)ΙΨΑΝΙωΝ, ΑΜΡ) (37-41) front Æ21 - Caligula (ΕΠΙ ϹΙΛΟΥΑΝΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΙΟΥϹΤΟΥ Ο (Ε)ΙΨΑΝΙωΝ, ΑΜΡ) (37-41) back
Æ21 - Caligula (ΕΠΙ ϹΙΛΟΥΑΝΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΙΟΥϹΤΟΥ Ο (Ε)ΙΨΑΝΙωΝ, ΑΜΡ) (37-41) photo
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Æ21 - Caligula ΕΠΙ ϹΙΛΟΥΑΝΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΙΟΥϹΤΟΥ Ο ΕΙΨΑΝΙωΝ, ΑΜΡ

 
Bronze 6.45 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Amorium (Conventus of Synnada)
Emperor
Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
37-41
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.45 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#413728
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle with caduceus standing, right, on uncertain object.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΕΠΙ ϹΙΛΟΥΑΝΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΙΟΥϹΤΟΥ ΟΥ(Ε)ΙΨΑΝΙωΝ, ΑΜΡ

Comment

Magistrate: 
Vipsanius Iustus and Vipsanius Silvanus

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Caligula, who was known for his controversial and often tyrannical rule, yet the coin's inscription describes him as "son of the divine Augustus" and "greatest of emperors," highlighting the propaganda and political spin that was used to legitimize his rule.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (37-41)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Æ21 - Caligula (ΕΠΙ ϹΙΛΟΥΑΝΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΙΟΥϹΤΟΥ Ο (Ε)ΙΨΑΝΙωΝ, ΑΜΡ) (37-41) coin.