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Drachm - Tiberius and Drusus the Younger DRVSVS CAES TI AVG F COS II TR P
| Silver | 3.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 33-34 |
| Value | Drachm = 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Drusus, bare, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DRVSVS CAES TI AVG F COS II TR P
Unabridged legend: Drusus Caesar Tiberii Augusti Filius, Consul Secundus, Tribunicia Potestate
Translation: 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 portraits of both Tiberius and Drusus the Younger, which is unusual for Roman coins of that time period. Typically, coins featured the portrait of a single ruler or deity. The fact that this coin features two portraits suggests that the Roman Empire was trying to promote a sense of unity and cooperation between the two leaders. Additionally, the coin's Silver content and weight of 3.7g were also unusual for Roman coins of that time, which were typically made of copper or bronze.
