© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus and Agrippa M AGRIPPA PLATORINVS IIIVIR 13 BC
13 BC year| Silver | 3.6 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Agrippa, bare, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M AGRIPPA PLATORINVS IIIVIR
Translation:
Marcus Agrippa, Platorinus Triumvir.
Marcus [Vipsanius] Agrippa, [Gaius Sulpicius] Platorinus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.54–4.09 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19.5 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, and later became a powerful Roman general and statesman. The inclusion of Agrippa's image on the coin highlights the important role he played during the early years of the Roman Empire.
