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Sestertius - Caligula ADLOCVT COH
| Bronze | 26.3 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-38 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.3 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Caligula, bare-headed and togate, standing, left, on low platform on right extending right hand to five soldiers standing in front of him, helmeted with shields and parazonia; the two rearmost pairs carry an aquila.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADLOCVT COH
Unabridged legend: Adlocutio Cohortium
Translation: Speech to the cohorts
Comment
Mass varies: 22.78–30.44 g;Diameter varies: 34–36 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a personification of the Roman province of Dacia, which was a significant military conquest during his reign. This coin was minted during a time when Caligula was attempting to solidify his power and legitimacy as emperor, and the imagery on the coin may have been intended to promote his image as a strong and successful leader.
