What is RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42?

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42 is a Bronze Dupondius of Gaius (39 AD-40 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42?

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 DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR POT III PP.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42?

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.54g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gaius Dupondius — RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42

Ruler

Gaius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

39 AD-40 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

15.54g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

NERO ET DRVSVS CAESARES

Nero and Drusus Caesar riding right cloaks flying

Reverse

C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR POT III PP

Legend surrounding S C

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42 is a dupondius of Gaius (39 AD-40 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 15.54g, 29mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42?: RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42 is a Bronze Dupondius of Gaius (39 AD-40 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42?: 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 DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR POT III PP.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42?: RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 42 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.54g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.