Sestertius - Caligula, Agrippina the Younger, Drusilla, and Julia Livilla AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caligula (Caius Augustus Germanicus) (37-41) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 39-40 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Agrippina the Younger, who was the mother of the emperor Nero and a powerful figure in her own right. She was known for her political savvy and her efforts to promote her son's reign, and her image on this coin reflects her importance in Roman society at the time.
