© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Didrachm - Nero and Agrippina the Younger AGRIPPINA AVGVSTA MATER AVGVSTI
| Silver | 7.3 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 54-60 |
| Value | Didrachm = 2 Drachms = 2 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Agrippina the Younger, draped, right, with hair in long plait on neck, two locks at side of neck.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AGRIPPINA AVGVSTA MATER AVGVSTI
Translation:
Agrippina Augusta, Mater Augusti.
Empress (Augusta) Agrippina, mother of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 7.13–7.51 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–23 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Agrippina the Younger, who was not only the mother of Nero, but also his wife. This coin was minted during a time when Agrippina was exerting significant influence over her son and the Roman Empire, and her image on the coin may have been a way to solidify her power and status.
