© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus and Agrippa M AGRIPPA COS TER COSSVS LENTVLVS 12 BC
12 BC year| Silver | 3.3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 12 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Agrippa head right, with combined mural and rostral crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M AGRIPPA COS TER COSSVS LENTVLVS
Translation:
Marcus Agrippa Consul Tertium, Cossus Lentulus.
Marcus [Vipsanius] Agrippa, consul for the third time. Cossus [Cornelius] Lentulus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.78–3.7 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, on one side, and his close friend and advisor, Agrippa, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Augustus was consolidating his power and influence, and Agrippa played a key role in helping him achieve that. The coin's design reflects the importance of their relationship and the trust that Augustus had in Agrippa.
