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Aureus - Caligula and Agrippina the Elder AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM
| Gold | 7.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-38 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Agrippina, draped, right; her hair is waved from brow downwards and knotted in a long plait at back; one lock falls loose down neck.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM
Translation:
Agrippina Matron Caius Caesaris Augustus Germanicus.
Agrippina, mother of Gaius Caesar, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.55–7.72 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Agrippina the Elder, who was a powerful and influential empress during the reign of her son, Caligula. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and ruthless ambition, and was often depicted on coins with her son, as seen in this example. Despite her significant role in Roman history, Agrippina's legacy has been somewhat tarnished by her association with Caligula's notorious reign, which was marked by extravagance, tyranny, and violence.
