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Sestertius - Caligula ADLOCVT COH
| Bronze | 27.9 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 40-41 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.9 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Translation:
Adlocutio Cohortium.
Speech to the cohorts.
Comment
Mass varies: 26.56–29.94 g;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 extravagance and tyranny, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of the goddess Victory writing on a shield, symbolizing the emperor's military victories. Despite Caligula's controversial reign, this coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
