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Sestertius of Gaius (Caligula) in honor of Agrippina the Elder, Rome

Sestertius of Gaius (Caligula) in honor of Agrippina the Elder, Rome

r. 37 - 41 CE

Caligula

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Bust of Agrippina r., draped, hair falling in queue down her neck; around, AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI. Rev.: Carpentum drawn l. by two mules, the cover supported by standing figures at the corners, with ornamented side; above, S P Q R; high l. in field, [M]EMORIAE | [AG]RIPPINAE.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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