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Denarius - Augustus and Agrippa C MARIVS C F TRO IIIVIR 13 BC
13 BC year| Silver | 3.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 13 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Augustus, laureate, left, and Agrippa, with combined mural and rostral crown, right, both togate and holding roll; capsa at feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C MARIVS C F TRO IIIVIR
Translation:
Caius Marius Caii Filius Tromentina, Triumvir.
Gaius Marius, son of Gaius Tromentina, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and Mark Agrippa, a close friend and advisor to Augustus, on the other. This coin was minted in 13 BC, during the reign of Augustus, and it highlights the important role that Agrippa played in Roman politics and military campaigns. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the Roman Empire under Augustus' leadership.
