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Denarius - Caligula and Agrippina the Elder AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM
40 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247139 |
|---|---|
| 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: 2.85–3.79 g;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 a powerful and influential Roman empress and mother of the emperor Caligula. She played a significant role in Roman politics during her lifetime and was known for her intelligence, ambition, and ruthlessness. The coin's design, which includes her image and title, reflects her importance and status in Roman society at the time.
