Roman — Iron Age; 37-41
Coin, dupondius
A copper alloy dupondius coin struck by Emperor Caligula, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 37-41, to commemorate his deceased father, Germanicus. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 37-41.
Obv: Germanicus standing in a quadriga, advancing right. Obv inscription: GERMANICVS CAESAR in field. Rev: Germanicus, standing left, extending his right hand in a gesture of command and carrying an aquila (a military standard surmounted by an eagle) in his left hand. Rev inscription: SIGNIS RECEPT DEVICTIS GERM, SC.
Ref: RIC I (1948), p.119.
Condition: F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N88
- Object name:
- coin, dupondius
- Artist/Maker:
- Caligula, -
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- Production date:
- Iron Age; 37-41
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 28 mm, WT 15.3 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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