What is RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11?

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11 is a Gold Aureus of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11?

The obverse depicts Head of Caligula, bare, right with the inscription C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT. The reverse depicts Head of Germanicus, bare, right with the inscription GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11?

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11 was struck in Gold, standard weight 540.58g, engraved.

Gaius Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11

Ruler

Gaius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

37 AD-38 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

540.58g

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT

Head of Caligula, bare, right

Reverse

GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM

Head of Germanicus, bare, right

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11 is an aureus of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Head of Germanicus, bare, right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 540.58g.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11?: RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11 is a Gold Aureus of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11?: The obverse depicts Head of Caligula, bare, right with the inscription C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT. The reverse depicts Head of Germanicus, bare, right with the inscription GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11?: RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 11 was struck in Gold, standard weight 540.58g, engraved.