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Sestertius - Caligula, Agrippina the Younger, Drusilla, and Julia Livilla AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA S C
| Bronze | 26.7 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-38 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.7 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Three sisters of Caligula in guise of Securitas (Agrippina)), Concordia (Drusilla)), and Fortuna (Julia), standing side by side to front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA S C
Translation:
Agrippina Drusilla Iulia. Senatus Consultum.
Agrippina Drusilla Iulia. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.97–29.16 g;Diameter varies: 33–36 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features four different portraits on its reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. The portraits depict Caligula, Agrippina the Younger, Drusilla, and Julia Livilla, all of whom were important figures in Roman society during the 1st century AD. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that showcases multiple portraits, making it a unique and valuable piece for collectors and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (37-38) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sestertius - Caligula, Agrippina the Younger, Drusilla, and Julia Livilla (AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA S C) (37-38) coin.
