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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ22 - Agrippa Postumus Parsley wreath
| Leaded bronze | 7 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-5 |
| Composition | Leaded bronze |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines within parsley wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C MVSSIO
PRISCO IIVIR
C HEIO POLLI
ONE ITER
Edge
Plain
Comment
Agrippa Postumus (12 BC – AD 14) was the grandson of Emperor Augustus. He was the son of Augustus's daughter, Julia the Elder (39 BC – AD 14) and his lieutenant, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (63 BC – 12 BC). He was named Postumus because he was born after his father's death. Agrippa fell out of favour with the emperor for unknown reasons.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a parsley wreath - which was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Greece.
