Nero Claudius Drusus, died 9 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.82 g, 1 h), Rome, struck under Claudius, circa 41-45. NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP Laureate head of Nero Claudius Drusus to left. Rev. Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue between two trophies; on architrave DE GERMANIS. BMC 101. Cohen 4. RIC 72. Very rare and undoubtedly among the finest known examples. A magnificent, wonderfully toned coin with a splendid portrait. Good extremely fine.




The triumphal arch depicted on the reverse of this wonderful denarius was commissioned by Augustus to commemorate the victories of his beloved stepson in Germania.