Definitions for "Germanicus"
Tiberius' adoptive son and heir but died before becoming emperor.
Germanicus Julius Caesar (24 May 15 BC–October 10, 19 AD) was a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty of the early Roman Empire. He was called either Nero Claudius Drusus or Tiberius Claudius Nero at birth and received the agnomen "Germanicus", by which he is principally known, in 9, when it was awarded to his father in honour of his victories in Germania.
A title honoring military successes in Germany. Shown on coins as germ.