Summary
As struck by Claudius, Ancient Roman Empire, in the name of Germanicus betwen 50 and 54 AD. Minted by Rome. Germanicus who is depicted on this coin was Claudius' brother. He had been a very popular general who died in 19 AD.
Obverse Description
Bare head of Germanicus facing right; around, GERMANICVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N
Reverse Description
At centre, SC; around, TI CLAV[DIVS CAESAR] AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
50-54 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.05 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.106 (1984 edition) (RIC.84 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 117, 129 Pages
