Aureus - Caligula and Augustus DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Augustus, radiate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE
Translation:
Divus Augustus, Pater Patriae.
Augustus, the divine father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of both Caligula and Augustus, which is unusual for a Roman coin, as it was common for coins to feature only one emperor at a time. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a period of co-rule or succession, where both emperors held power simultaneously. Additionally, the inscription "DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE" translates to "Divine Augustus, Father of the Fatherland," which highlights the divine status and authority of the emperors.
