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As - Drusus the Younger PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER
| Bronze | 10.3 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 22-23 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER
Translation:
Pontifex Tribunicia Potestate Iterum.
[High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.49–11.55 g;Diameter varies: 23–31 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Drusus the Younger, who was a Roman general and politician, and the son of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Despite his young age, Drusus achieved significant military victories and was hailed as a hero by the Roman people. However, he died suddenly at the age of 23, leading to a power struggle that ultimately led to the downfall of the Roman Empire. This coin, minted during his lifetime, serves as a testament to his short-lived but significant impact on Roman history.
