Kaisareia (AD 33-38) Drachm - Divus Augustus and Germanicus

Divus Augustus and Germanicus, died 14 and 19 AD respectively. AR Drachm (3.63g, 1h), struck 33/4 or 37/8 AD. DIVVS AVGVS-T(?), radiate head of Augustus left / GERMANICVS C-ES TI AVGV COS II P[M(?)], bare head of Germanicus right, wearing beard. VF, light iridescent toning, good metal. The date of this issue remains uncertain. RPC places it late in Tiberius' reign, circa 33/4 AD, while the traditional dating, adopted by RIC and Sydenham, is in the first year of Caligula's reign, 37/8 AD.

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City/Mint name:	Kaisareia
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Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	RPC I 3623a; cf. Sydenham, Caesarea 50/51 (obv./rev.); RIC I 61 (Gaius) var. (legends); cf. RSC 1/2 (obv./rev.)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 589 ($750 + comm)
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Date added:	Sep 24, 2005
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