Drusus RIC 42 (Tib)

Orichalcum Sestertius 35mm (23.33 gm) Struck 23 A.D. Rome Mint

Obv: Caduceus between crossed conucopiae, each surmounted by a head of one of the twin sons of Drusus, Tiberius Gemellus and Germanicus.

Rev: DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II around large S - C

RIC I, 42 (Tib), SR 1793, VM 1      Mark Lehman Collection


While not a stellar specimen, I posted this one due to its interesting dynastic elements - minted by Tiberius for Drusus and portraying the heads of Drusus' children - an important type.