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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caligula and Augustus DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE
40 year| Silver | 3.8 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247141 |
|---|---|
| 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: 3.78–3.8 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 emperor at a time. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when Caligula and Augustus were co-ruling, or that it was minted as a way to promote unity and stability within the Roman Empire. Additionally, the inscription "DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE" translates to "Divine Augustus, Father of the Fatherland," which highlights the divine status that Augustus held in Roman society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (40) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Caligula and Augustus (DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE) (40) coin.
