Roman Empire - Nero Claudius Drusus (died in 9 B.C.), father of Germanicus
Fouree denarius, minted in Lugdunum circa 41-42 A.D.; under Claudius I. (2,89 g, 21 mm)

NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP Head of Nero Claudius Drusus to left, wearing oak wreath.

DE GERMANIS - Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue left between two trophies, the rider raising his right hand in salute and holding spear in his left; on architrave.

BMC 101 corr. (head laureate). CBN 6. Cohen 4 corr. (head laureate). Giard 27. RIC 72 corr. (head laureate).

Fine condition, silver cover only remain in some areas. Rare coin!

The triumphal arch depicted on the reverse of this beautiful denarius was commissioned by Augustus to commemorate the victories of his beloved stepson in Germania.