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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Drachm - Tiberius and Drusus the Younger DRVSVS CAES TI AVG F COS II P IT
| Silver | 3.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 32-33 |
| Value | Drachm = 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Drusus, bare, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DRVSVS CAES TI AVG F COS II P IT
Translation:
Drusus Caesar Tiberii Augusti Filius, Consul Secundus, Potestas Iterum.
Drusus Caesar, son of emperor (Augustus) Tiberius, consul for the second time, [holder of tribunician] power for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.63–3.68 g;Diameter varies: 17–18.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Drusus the Younger, who was the son of Tiberius and a prominent military leader during his reign. Despite his achievements, Drusus died at a young age, and his death was widely mourned by the Roman people. The coin's design, which includes Drusus' image, serves as a testament to his legacy and the impact he had on Roman society.
