Germanicus As, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 50 · 40 AD-41 AD · Rome · Issued under Gaius
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVGVST F DIVI AVG N
Head of Germanicus, bare, left
Reverse
C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P
Legend surrounding S C
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 50 is an as of Germanicus, issued under Gaius (40 AD-41 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.99g, 36mm diameter.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
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 50?
- RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 50 is a Bronze As of Germanicus issued under Gaius (40 AD-41 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 50.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 50?
- The obverse depicts Head of Germanicus, bare, left with the inscription GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVGVST F DIVI AVG N. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 50?
- RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 50 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.99g, diameter 36mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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