Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caligula

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Caligula in 37 or 38 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts an oak wreath with the legend 'S. P. Q. R / P P / OB C. S' on three lines. The legend abbreviates mottoes appearing on coins of Augustus and later, referring to imperial concern for public security. The coin is fairly worn, obscuring much of the legend.

In the later part of the reign of Augustus, and in that of his successor Tiberius (14-37 AD), gold and silver coins were minted at Lugdunum (Lyon) in Gaul. The transfer to the mint of Rome was probably made by Caligula.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-644-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  
• Date: Minted in 37 or 38 AD
  
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  • Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage. From 31 BC to AD 69. Vol. 1, revised ed. London: Spink and Son Ltd, 1984. 
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