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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Caligula and Germanicus GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM
| Gold | 7.7 g | 19 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 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Germanicus, bare, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM
Translation:
Germanicus Caesar Pater Caius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.
Germanicus Caesar, father of emperor (Augustus) Gaius Caesar, conqueror of the Germans.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.57–7.72 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portraits of both Caligula and Germanicus on the obverse (front side), indicating that they were co-rulers or had a close relationship. This is unusual for Roman coins of that time period, as they typically featured only one ruler per coin.
