What is RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2?

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2 is a Silver Denarius of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2?

The obverse depicts Head of Caligula, bare, right with the inscription C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS. The reverse depicts Head of Augustus, radiate, right; in field, left and right, a star. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2?

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.89g, diameter 18mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Gaius Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2

Ruler

Gaius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

37 AD-38 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.89g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS

Head of Caligula, bare, right

Reverse

Head of Augustus, radiate, right; in field, left and right, a star

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2 is a denarius of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Head of Augustus, radiate, right; in field, left and right, a star. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.89g, 18mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 2?: RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2 is a Silver Denarius of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2?: The obverse depicts Head of Caligula, bare, right with the inscription C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS. The reverse depicts Head of Augustus, radiate, right; in field, left and right, a star. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2?: RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.89g, diameter 18mm, die axis 10 h, struck.