DIVUS AUGUSTUS

Struck under Caligula, AD 37-41

AE Dupondius (29.5mm, 9.73g, 6h)

Struck AD 37-41. Rome mint.

Obverse: DIVVS AVGVSTVS, radiate bust of Divus Augustus left; S C across fields

Reverse: CONSENSV SEVAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R, Caligula (?) laureate and togate, seated left on curule chair, holding branch in right hand, left hand against side

References: RIC I 56; RCV 1811

Worn and pitted with brassy highlights. A rare and interesting type, with a reverse legend unique among Roman Imperial coins. The reverse legend translates as "[By] consent of the Senate, the Equestrian order, and the people of Rome."

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