© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Æ22 - Agrippa Postumus Parsley wreath
| Bronze (leaded) | 6.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-5 |
| Composition | Bronze (leaded) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines within parsley wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C HEIO POL
LIONE ITER
C MVSSIO PR
ISCO IIVIR
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.
