Denarius - Drusus the Elder DE GERM

€246,955.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year41-45
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.4 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#70, OCRE#ric.1(2).cl.70
Obverse descriptionHead of Nero Claudius Drusus, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
(Translation: Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus Imperator. Nero Claudius Drusus, conqueror of the Germans, supreme commander (Imperator).)
Reverse descriptionTriumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue, right, between two trophies, each with captive at foot; the rider holds spear in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDE GERM
(Translation: Devictus Germanis. Conquered the Germans.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (41-45)  - -
Catalog ID2057630120
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