Caligula Denarius, Bust reverse
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 8 · 37 AD-38 AD · Lugdunum
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Obverse
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Reverse
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Obverse
C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT
Head of Caligula, bare, right
Reverse
AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM
Bust of Agrippina, draped, right; her hair is waved from brow downwards and knotted in a long plait at back; one lock falls loose down neck
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 8 is a denarius of Caligula (37 AD-38 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Agrippina, draped, right; her hair is waved from brow downwards and knotted in a long plait at back; one lock falls loose down neck. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.3g, 20mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Lugdunum Mint
Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 8?
- RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 8 is a Silver Denarius of Caligula (37 AD-38 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 8.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 8?
- The obverse depicts Head of Caligula, bare, right with the inscription C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT. The reverse depicts Bust of Agrippina, draped, right; her hair is waved from brow downwards and knotted in a long plait at back; one lock falls loose down neck with the inscription AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 8?
- RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 8 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.3g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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