Aureus - Drusus the Elder DE GERMANIS

€246,956.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year41-45
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.8 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#71, OCRE#ric.1(2).cl.71, BMC RE#100, Cohen#3, Calicó#316
Obverse descriptionHead of Nero Claudius Drusus, laureate, left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
(Translation: Nero Claudius Drusus, conqueror of the Germans, supreme commander (Imperator))
Reverse descriptionTriumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue, left, between two trophies, rider extends right hand
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDE GERMANIS
(Translation: Conquered the Germans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (41-45)  - -
Catalog ID2767962560
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