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Sestertius - Agrippina the Elder S P Q R MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE
| Bronze | 27.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-41 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.1 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Carpentum, with ornamented cover and sides, drawn right by two mules.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus Memoriae Agrippinae
Translation: The senate and Roman people to the memory of Agrippina
Comment
Mass varies: 17.881–29.37 g;Diameter varies: 34–40 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Agrippina the Elder, who was the mother of the Roman emperor Nero and a powerful figure in her own right. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and ruthless ambition, and was even accused of plotting to overthrow her own son at one point. Despite her controversial reputation, she was clearly held in high esteem by the Roman people, as evidenced by the fact that this coin was minted in her honor.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (37-41) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sestertius - Agrippina the Elder (S P Q R MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE) (37-41) coin.
