© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caligula and Augustus
| Gold | 7.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-38 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Augustus, radiate, right; in field, left and right, a star.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.65–7.84 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it features a unique design, with both Caligula and Augustus depicted on the same side of the coin. This is unusual because Roman coins typically featured only one emperor per side. The coin's design was likely meant to symbolize the unity and continuity of the Roman Empire, with Caligula and Augustus representing the past and present rulers of the empire.
