© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Germanicus SIGNIS RECEPT DEVICTIS GERM S C
| Bronze | 14.2 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-41 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Germanicus bare-headed and cuirassed, right, with tunic standing, left, right hand raised and left holding aquila.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIGNIS RECEPT DEVICTIS GERM S C
Unabridged legend: Signis Recept Divictis Germanis
Translation: Standards recovered from the defeated Germans
Comment
Mass varies: 8.59–17.73 g;Diameter varies: 26.7–31 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Germanicus, minted between 37-41 AD, is an interesting artifact from the Roman Empire. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Caligula, who was known for his extravagance and eccentricity. This series of coins, which included the Dupondius, was minted to commemorate Caligula's military campaigns and victories, despite the fact that he never actually led any military campaigns himself. This highlights the propaganda and image-building efforts that were a significant aspect of Roman imperial politics during that time.
