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Didrachm - Drusus the Elder DE GERMANIS
Silver | 7.3 g | 21 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Drusus) (41-54) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 41-54 |
Value | Didrachm = 2 Drachms = 2 Denarii |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 7.3 g |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#247011 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Triumphal arch surmounted by an equestrian statue, right, between two trophies; rider is raising right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: DE GERMANIS
Unabridged legend: Devictus Germanis.
Translation: Conquered the Germans.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin featuring Drusus the Elder (DE GERMANIS) was minted during a time of significant political and military change in the Roman Empire. Drusus was a prominent military leader and politician who played a crucial role in expanding the empire's borders, particularly in Germany. The coin's design, which features Drusus' image, symbolizes the empire's growing influence and power in the region.