Description: Roman ImperialAgrippa, lieutenant & son-in-law of Augustus (died 12 BC)Denomination: bronze AE asWeight: 12.00 gramsDiameter: 27 mmDie Axis: 6 hStruck: AD 37-41 struck under Gaius (Caligula)Mint: Rome, ItalyObverse: M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head left, wearing rostral crownReverse: Neptune standing left, naked except for cloak hanging over right arm, behind back, and over left shoulder and arm, holding small dolphin in outstretched right hand, vertical trident in left; S - C in fields References: Roman Imperial Coinage (RIC) volume I 58 (Gaius); Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum (BMCRE) volume I 161-8 (Tiberius)Grade / Comments: near Very Fine / Good Fine, dark brown patinaMarcus Vipsanius Agrippa was Augustus' "right-hand man", a close friend whose political and military skills accelerated his rise to power. Although Agrippa was of humble birth, a social class below Augustus, he was showered with honors and held many important military commands and offices. In 21 BC, Augustus gave his daughter Julia in marriage to Agrippa, clearly marking him as the chosen heir, and in 17 Augustus formally adopted Agrippa to ensure a smooth succession. Agrippa's preeminence in political affairs was demonstrated in 13 BC when two of the three moneyers included him on their coin types. He died abruptly the following year, forcing Augustus, reluctantly perhaps, to name Tiberius as his successor.Agrippa's daughter, Agrippina the elder, later married Germanicus and bore him several children, including the future emperor Gaius Caligula, who honored his maternal grandfather by striking this handsome copper coin with his portrait. The reverse image of Neptune recalls Agrippa's role as admiral at the naval battle of Actium.Coins are guaranteed genuine for life. Additionally, returns may be made within 30 days of receipt for any reason as long as items are undamaged and unaltered.
Price: 220 USD
Location: Madison, New Jersey
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: As
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Era: Ancient
Ruler: Caligula
