© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caligula and Agrippina the Elder AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM
| Silver | 3.6 g | 19.5 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247125 |
|---|---|
| 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: 3.3–3.78 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 mm;
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 the mother of the emperor Caligula and a powerful figure in her own right. 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 influence, Agrippina's life was marked by tragedy, including the death of her husband and several of her children, and she ultimately died under mysterious circumstances.
