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RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 22

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 22. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Gaius/Caligula. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Caligula, laureate, right, with the legend C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT III COS III.

The reverse shows bust of Agrippina, draped, right; her hair is waved from brow downwards and knotted in a long plait at back; one lock falls loose down neck, with the legend AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This silver coin was issued under the Roman Empire by the authority of Gaius, also known as Caligula, from the mint at Rome.

The piece is a denarius, which served as the standard Roman silver coin from its introduction during the Second Punic War around 211 BC until the reign of Gordian III. The obverse bears the laureate head of Gaius facing right, accompanied by the inscription "C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT III COS III". The reverse depicts the draped bust of Agrippina facing right, showing her hair waved downwards from the brow, tied in a long plait at the back, and with a loose lock falling down her neck, paired with the legend "AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Gaius/Caligula

Design

Obverse
Head of Caligula, laureate, right
Reverse
Bust of Agrippina, draped, right; her hair is waved from brow downwards and knotted in a long plait at back; one lock falls loose down neck
Obverse legend
C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT III COS III
Reverse legend
AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 22
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT III COS III
Reverse legend to match
AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM
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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Gaius/Caligula 30

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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