© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ20 ΑΓΡΙΠΠΕΩΝ, Η 15 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 7.00 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Agrippia (Northern Black Sea) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15 BC - 1 BC |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.00 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#435565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΓΡΙΠΠΕΩΝ
Η
Unabridged legend: Ἀγριππέων ηʹ
Translation: of the Agrippeans, 8
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Agrippia, the Roman province where it was minted, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears an image of a dolphin, which was a common symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Rome.