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Roman Empire
| Ruler: | Caligula - Divus Augustus Commemorative |
| Reigned: | Caligula 18th Mar. 37 AD - 24th Jan 41 AD; Augustus 16th Jan. 27 BC - 19th Aug. 14 AD |
| Denomination: | Orichalcum Dupondius |
| Mint: | Rome |
| Date of Issue: | 37/41 AD |
| Obverse: | Radiate head of Augustus left, dividing "S-C", "DIVVS AVGVSTVS S. C." |
| Reverse: | Augustus laureate and togate, seated left on curule chair, branch in right, left at side, "CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ. ORDIN. P. Q, R." |
| Reference: | RIC I Gaius 56, RCVM 1811 |
| Weight: | 12.4 gms |
| Diameter: | 28 mm |
| Comment: | The reverse legend indicates the figure depicted is a statue that was dedicated to Augustus by the "general will of the Senate, equestrian order and people of Rome." |
Divus ('Divine') AugustusOne of the first official acts Tiberius upon his succession in 14 AD was the proclamation of the divinity of Augustus; he established the worship of the emperor-god. This is further celebrated by this coin of Caligula, Tiberius' successor. |
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