RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34 — Gaius Dupondius
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34 · 37 AD-38 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES
Nero and Drusus Caesar riding right cloaks flying
Reverse
C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT
Legend surrounding S C
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34 is a dupondius of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.33g, 30mm diameter.
About the Dupondius
The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.
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 34?
- RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34 is a Bronze Dupondius of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34?
- The obverse depicts Nero and Drusus Caesar riding right cloaks flying with the inscription NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34?
- RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.33g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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