Drusus; AE As; legend around SC
Description:
Drusus (died 23 AD), son of Tiberius. AE As, Rome mint 23 AD. DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N; bare head left / PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER around large SC.
Diameter:
AE31 mm
Weight:
10,44 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RCV 1794,
Commentary:
scarce; brown patina with some olive-green patches, well centered with legible legends
History:
Drusus was an avid enthusiast of gladiator fights and the best and sharpest blades in the arena were named after him.
Article Number:
052-01-03-41652