Germanicus. Died 19 AD. AE Dupondius. 28 mm. Rome mint.
Struck under Gaius (Caligula), 37-41 AD.
Obverse: GERMANICVS CAESAR, Germanicus, bareheaded and draped, standing right in chariot, holding eagle-tipped scepter and reins, driving triumphal quadriga right; chariot decorated with figure of Victory advancing right.
Reverse: SIGNIS RECEPT / DEVICTIS GERM/ SC, Germanicus, bareheaded, wearing cuirass and short tunic, standing left, right leg bent at knee and drawn back behind left, cloak over left arm, cradling aquila in left arm and extending right hand in gesture of command.
Choice very fine.
RIC I 57 (Gaius).
15.85 gm.
Price realized | 2'000 USD 1 bid |
Starting price | 2'000 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |