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Sestertius - Caligula DIVO AVG S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 26.5 g | 35 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 | 26.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Front view of hexastyle garlanded temple surmounted by quadriga. In front, Caligula, veiled and togate, sacrifices with patera over garlanded altar right; one attendant leads bull to altar right; a second holds patera.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVO AVG S C
Unabridged legend: Divo Augustus. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: To the divine emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.51–32.49 g;Diameter varies: 32–36 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caligula on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Pietas on the other. This coin was minted during Caligula's reign (37-41 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors of ancient Roman coins.
