Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of Gaius (known by the nickname Caligula) during the period 37 to 38 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. This was the normal reverse type for the denomination during the reign of Gaius.
Obverse Description
Bare head facing left; around, C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT
Reverse Description
Vesta seated facing left, veiled, her right hand extended holfing a patera; he left hand holds an angled long sceptre; above, VESTA; the figure divides the letters S C
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
37-38 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.16 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC. 38 (1984 edition) (RIC.30 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 111 Pages
