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Drachm - Caligula IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT
| Silver | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-38 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#67173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Emblems of the pontificate and the augurate: simpulum and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT
Unabridged legend: Imperator Pontifex Maximus Augustus Tribunicia Potestate
Translation: Emperor, Greatest Pontiff, August invested with Tribunician Power
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin , which features Caligula on one side and the title "IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT" on the other, is a rare example of a Roman provincial coin that was minted outside of Rome. It was produced in Caesarea, which is now modern-day Kayseri in Turkey, and was likely used for local trade and commerce in the region. Despite being a provincial coin, it still bears the image of the Roman emperor, highlighting the far-reaching influence of the Roman Empire at the time.
