Bronze Dupondius, 29.5 mm, 16.39 gm.
Obv: SIGNIS RECEPT / DEVICTIS GERM
Germanicus driving triumphal quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped scepter and reins.
Rev: GERMANICUS CAESAR
Germanicus standing left, raising hand and holding aquila.
Germanicus, born 15 BC, was a very popular and successful general. He recovered the legionary standards lost by Varus in Germany. Despised by Tiberius, he died under mysterious circumstances in 19 AD. His wife and family soon followed, leaving only his son Gaius (Caligula).
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