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Denarius - Caligula and Augustus DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE
| Silver | 1.8 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247121 |
|---|---|
| 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: 0–3.6 g;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 Roman coins of that time period. Typically, coins would only feature the image of the current emperor, but this coin was issued during a time when Caligula was still alive and Augustus was already deified, so it's a unique example of a coin that honors both a living emperor and a deceased one.
