© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Drachm - Germanicus and Augustus DIVVS AVGVSTVS
| Silver | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-38 |
| Value | Drachm = 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Augustus, radiate, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVVS AVGVSTVS
Unabridged legend: Divus Augustus.
Translation: Augustus, the divine.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.24–3.61 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Germanicus, who was a popular Roman general and the adopted son of Tiberius, on one side, and Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and it represents the blending of the old republican values with the new imperial system. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use in commerce, making it a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and social dynamics of ancient Rome.
