© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Aureus - Caligula and Augustus DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE
| Gold | 7.7 g | 19.5 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 | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247132 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 7.63–7.85 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
For this type, RIC distinguishes between Rome and Lugdunum mints by bust type of Gaius. Although he is laureate here, according to Heritage the consensus among most dealers, and Calicó, is that this coin was minted in Lugdunum.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and inscriptions that reflect the complex political dynamics of the Roman Empire during the reign of Caligula and Augustus. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Caligula, while the reverse side features a portrait of Augustus, along with the inscription "DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE" (meaning "Divine Augustus, Father of the Fatherland"). This combination of imagery and inscriptions serves as a visual representation of the co-rule of Caligula and Augustus, and highlights the tension between the two leaders and their competing claims to power and legitimacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (37-38) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Caligula and Augustus (DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE) (37-38) coin.
