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2015-02-27
Caligula, with Divus Augustus. Silver Denarius (3.7 g), AD 37-41. Lugdunum, AD 37. C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS, bare head of Gaius right. Reverse :: Radiate head of Augustus right, between two stars. RIC 2; Giard 157; BMC 4; RSC 11. Both potraits are outstanding. Pleasing problem-free pla ...
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anonymous
2015-02-27
Gaius Caligula, with Divus Augustus. Silver Denarius (3.77 g), AD 37-41. Lugdunum, AD 37. C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT COS, bare head of Gaius right. Reverse : Radiate head of Augustus right, between two stars. RIC 2; Giard 157; BMC 4; RSC 11. Boldly struck and well centered with every letter ...
Silver Italian Denarius design
The term "Italian Denarius" is not commonly used in numismatics, as the denarius was a Roman silver coin used during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, rather than in Italy specifically. However, if we are discussing silver coins minted in Italy during the Roman period, it's worth noting that Italy was an integral part of the Roman Empire, a ...