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Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus Caesar

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

15 BCE-19 CE

Artist:

Roman, minted in Rome

About this artwork

The front of this coin portrays the Roman general Germanicus in his triumphal quadriga.
On the back, Germanicus is shown standing.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Ancient Roman

Title

Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus Caesar

Place

Rome (Minted in)

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15 BCE–19 CE

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Obverse: GERMANIICVS CAESAR Reverse: SIGNIS RECEPT DE VICTIS GERM S C "Standards recaptured from the conquered Germans."

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.9 cm (1 3/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1300

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