Gaius Denarius, Head reverse
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 26 · 40 AD · Rome
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT III COS III
Head of Caligula, laureate, right
Reverse
GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM
Head of Germanicus, bare, right
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 26 is a denarius of Gaius (40 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Head of Germanicus, bare, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 540.58g.
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 Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 26?
- RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 26 is a Silver Denarius of Gaius (40 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 26.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 26?
- The obverse depicts Head of Caligula, laureate, right with the inscription C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT III COS III. The reverse depicts Head of Germanicus, bare, right with the inscription GERMANICVS CAES P C CAES AVG GERM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 26?
- RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 26 was struck in Silver, standard weight 540.58g, engraved.
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