COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman dupondius of Caligula (AD 37-41), dating to AD 37-41 (Reece Period 1), struck in honour of his late father, Germanicus (died AD 19). Mint of Rome. RIC I, p. 112, no. 57.



Obv. GERMANICVS / CAESAR in two lines across field; Germanicus standing left, raising right hand and holding aquila in left hand



Rev. SIGNIS - RECEPT / DEVICTIS - GERM, Germanicus in ornamented slow quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre.

Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: Dupondius
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Germanicus in ornamented quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre
Obverse legend: GERMANICVS CAESAR
Reverse: Germanicus standing left, raising right hand and holding aquila in left
Reverse legend: SIGNIS RECEPT / DEVICTIS GERM / S C
Dated: 37.0 to 41.0
Weight (g): 15.9
Diameter (mm): 29.71
Thickness (mm): 3.31
Completeness: Complete
County: Greater London Authority
Region: London
Discovery method: Other chance find
RIC reference: ric.1(2).gai.57
Notes: 
This is a very nice coin in good condition and is the first of its type to be recorded with the PAS.