Drachm - Caligula IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT
| Uitgever | Caesarea |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 37-38 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | Drachm (1) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | RCV I#1798, RIC I#63, RPC Online I#3624, RSC#12, BMC RE#102 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Bare head of Caligula right. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS (Translation: Gaius Caesar, August Victor of the Germans) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Emblems of the pontificate and the augurate: simpulum and lituus. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT (Translation: Emperor, Greatest Pontiff, August invested with Tribunician Power) |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (37-38) - Caesarea in Cappadocia mint - |
| Numisquare-ID | 2189548350 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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Historical Context: This silver drachm, issued from Caesarea in Cappadocia between 37-38 AD, marks the early reign of Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Caligula. Following Tiberius's death, Caligula initially enjoyed immense popularity, reflected in widespread coinage. The obverse inscription, IMPERATOR PONT MAX AVG TR POT