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Drachm - Tiberius and Drusus the Younger DRVSVS CAES TI AVG F COS II TR P
| Silver | 3.75 g | - |
| 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 | 3.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Drusus, bare, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DRVSVS CAES TI AVG F COS II TR P
Translation:
Drusus Caesar Tiberii Augusti Filius, Consul Secundus, Tribunicia Potestate.
Drusus Caesar, son of emperor (Augustus) Tiberius, consul for the second time, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Tiberius and Drusus the Younger, who were both prominent figures in the Roman Empire during their time. Tiberius was the second Roman Emperor, ruling from 14 AD to 37 AD, while Drusus the Younger was a Roman general and politician who played a significant role in the expansion of the Roman Empire. The coin's design reflects the importance of these individuals in Roman history and culture.
