RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34 Gaius obverse — Nero and Drusus Caesar riding right cloaks flying Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34 Gaius reverse — Legend surrounding S C Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 34
Ruler
Gaius
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
37 AD-38 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
12.33g
Diameter
30mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

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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