© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Augustus and Agrippa COL NEM 20 BC - 10 BC
| Bronze | 12.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 20 BC - 10 BC |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crocodile chained to palm-shoot with tip right; above on left a wreath with long ties.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COL NEM
Unabridged legend: Colonia Nemausus.
Translation: City of Nemausus.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.17–14.3 g;Diameter varies: 25–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of both Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, and Agrippa, a close friend and advisor to Augustus, on the same coin. This is a unique feature, as most coins from this time period only featured the portrait of a single ruler. This coin was minted during a time when Augustus was consolidating his power and influence, and the inclusion of Agrippa's portrait may have been a way to highlight their close relationship and reinforce Agrippa's importance in the Roman Empire.
