© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Augustus and Agrippa COL NEM
| Bronze | 16.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 10-14 |
| Value | Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.49 g |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#430637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription to left and right of a palm to which a crocodile is chained; above palm, wreath with long ties.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COL NEM
Unabridged legend: Colonia Nemausus.
Translation: City of Nemausus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two prominent Roman leaders, Augustus and Agrippa, on opposite sides, showcasing the power sharing dynamic between them.
