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RIC I (second edition) Civil Wars 87

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Civil Wars 87. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Anonymous. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows head of Augustus, laureate, right, with the legend CAESAR AVGVSTVS.

The reverse shows gaius and Lucius Caesar facing, togate, and resting hand on shield; shield behind each and spear; simpulum and lituus above, left and right respectively, with the legend C L CAESARES PRINCI IVIN COS DISICNA.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Augustus became the first Roman emperor in 27 BC, establishing the principate following years of civil conflict. Seeking to secure the succession, he adopted his grandsons Gaius Caesar and Lucius Caesar, born to Julia and Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, raising them as his joint heirs. Both youths enjoyed rapid political elevations, but their promising careers were cut short when Lucius died in Massilia in 2 AD and Gaius died from illness in Lycia in 4 AD.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Anonymous

Design

Obverse
Head of Augustus, laureate, right
Reverse
Gaius and Lucius Caesar facing, togate, and resting hand on shield; shield behind each and spear; simpulum and lituus above, left and right respectively
Obverse legend
CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend
C L CAESARES PRINCI IVIN COS DISICNA

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Civil Wars 87
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend to match
C L CAESARES PRINCI IVIN COS DISICNA
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

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