Gaius (Caligula) with Divus Augustus AR denarius Lugdunum (Lyon) mint

Gaius (Caligula) with Divus Augustus AR denarius Lugdunum (Lyon) mint

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Reference : RIC.24 / RSC.7 / S.1810Numismeo number : 23049Historical figure : Caligula

Description

Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus at the age of two or three, Gaius accompanied his father, Germanicus, on campaigns in the north of Germania. He wore a miniature soldier’s outfit, including army boots (caligae). The soldiers nicknamed him Caligula (“little soldier’s boot”).

Additional information

Weight

3,75

Diameter

19,1

Metal

Silver

Conservation

Extremely Fine

Année de frappe

40

Mint

Lyon

Obverse

laureate head of Gaius (Caligula) right

Obverse legend

C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT III COS III

Reverse

Radiate head of Divus Augustus right.

Reverse legend

DIVVS AVG PATER PATRIAE