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Denarius - Caligula and Germanicus GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM
| Silver | 3.8 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Germanicus, bare, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM
Unabridged legend: Germanicus Caesar Pater Caius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.
Translation: Germanicus Caesar, father of emperor Gaius Caesar, conqueror of the Germans.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.459–28.73 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Germanicus, who was a popular Roman general and the adopted son of Tiberius, on the reverse side, while Caligula, who was the emperor at the time, is featured on the obverse side. This coin was minted during a time of political tension and power struggles within the Roman Empire, and the inclusion of Germanicus' image may have been a strategic move by Caligula to gain support from the military and the people.
