© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Semis - Caligula CN ATEL FLAC CN POM FLC II VIR QVINC SAL AVG
| Bronze | 8.71 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Carthago Nova (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-41 |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.71 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#407557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Salus, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CN ATEL FLAC CN POM FLC II VIR QVINC
SAL AVG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Caligula, who was known for his controversial and often tyrannical rule, yet the coin's inscription describes him as "Flavius Caligula, son of the divine Augustus, pontifex maximus, holder of the tribunician power, consul for the fifth time, father of the country" (CN ATEL FLAC CN POM FLC II VIR QVINC SAL AVG), highlighting the propaganda and image-making that was prevalent during his reign.
