How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 63?

The obverse depicts Head of Caligula, bare, right with the inscription C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS. The reverse depicts Simpulum, left, lituus, right with the inscription IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 63?

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 63 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.74g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gaius Drachma, Simpulum (RIC I Gaius/Caligula 63)

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Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 63

Ruler

Gaius

Denomination

Drachma

Date

37 AD-38 AD

Mint

Caesareia Cappadocia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.74g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS

Head of Caligula, bare, right

Reverse

IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT

Simpulum, left, lituus, right

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 63 is a drachma of Gaius (37 AD-38 AD), struck at the Caesareia Cappadocia mint. The reverse depicts Simpulum, left, lituus, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.74g, 19mm diameter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 63?: RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 63 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 63.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 63?: The obverse depicts Head of Caligula, bare, right with the inscription C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS. The reverse depicts Simpulum, left, lituus, right with the inscription IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 63?: RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 63 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.74g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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