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© Trustees of the British Museum
24 Assēs - Nero and Agrippina the Younger ... C IT ...
| Silver | 5.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 54-60 |
| Value | 24 Assēs = 1½ Denarii (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Agrippina the Younger, draped, right, with hair in long plait on neck, two locks at side of neck; Bust and legend in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ... C IT ...
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Agrippina the Younger, who was the mother of the emperor Nero and a powerful figure in her own right. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and ruthless ambition, and is often depicted in art and literature as a scheming and manipulative figure. The fact that she is featured on this coin alongside her son suggests that she played an important role in the Roman Empire during this time period.
