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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Drachm - Nero and Agrippina the Younger AGRIPPINA AVGVSTA MATER AVGVSTI KK
| Silver | 3.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 54-60 |
| Value | Drachm = 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#246823 |
|---|---|
| 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 KK
Translation:
Agrippina Augusta, Mater Augusti.
Empress (Augusta) Agrippina, mother of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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 the emperor Nero but also his advisor and eventually his victim. Agrippina was known for her political influence and ruthless tactics, and her image on this coin serves as a testament to her powerful role in Roman society.
