RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 62 Gaius obverse — Head of Germanicus, bare, right, with beard Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 62 Gaius reverse — Head of Augustus, radiate, left Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 62
Ruler
Gaius
Denomination
Drachma
Date
37 AD-38 AD
Mint
Caesareia Cappadocia
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.61g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GERMANICVS CAES TI AVG F COS II �� M

Head of Germanicus, bare, right, with beard

Reverse

DIVVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Augustus, radiate, left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 62 is a drachma of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD), struck at the Caesareia Cappadocia mint. The reverse depicts Head of Augustus, radiate, left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.61g, 19mm diameter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 62?
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 62 is a Silver Drachma of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD) struck at the Caesareia Cappadocia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 62.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 62?
The obverse depicts Head of Germanicus, bare, right, with beard with the inscription GERMANICVS CAES TI AVG F COS II �� M. The reverse depicts Head of Augustus, radiate, left with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 62?
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 62 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.61g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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