Drusus was the only son of Tiberius. He died in 23AD at the age of 36.
The official cause of death was illness, but ancient sources (Tacitus and Cassius Dio) claim he was poisoned
Mintage
Mint
Rome
Date made
22 CE - 23 CE
Coin Details
Obverse
Description
Bust of Drusus, bare, left
Transcription
DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N
Translation
Drusus Caesar Tiberii Augusti Filius, Divi Augusti Nepos (Drusus Caesar, son of emperor (Augustus) Tiberius, grandson of the divine Augustus)
Reverse
Description
Legend Surrounding Large S C (Senatus Consulto – By Decree of the Senate)
Transcription
PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER
Translation
Pontifex Tribunicia Potestate Iterum ([High] priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time)
