© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caligula and Augustus DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE
| Silver | 3.7 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247133 |
|---|---|
| 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: 3.54–3.8 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
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 ruler. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when Caligula and Augustus were co-ruling, which was a rare occurrence in the Roman Empire.
