© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus and Agrippa C SVLPICIVS PLATORIN 13 BC
13 BC year| Silver | 3.8 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Augustus and Agrippa, togate, seated on bisellium on platform with three rostra, apparitor's staff left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C SVLPICIVS PLATORIN
Translation: Caius Sulpicius Platorinus.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.57–4.21 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Agrippa, who was a close friend and advisor to Augustus, on the reverse side, while Augustus is depicted on the obverse side. This is notable because Agrippa was not a member of the imperial family, but his influence and contributions to the Roman Empire were significant enough to be recognized on the currency.
