coin
- Museum number
- 1973,0822.326
- Description
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Silver coin. (whole)
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Head of Claudius, laureate, right. (obverse)
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Bust of Agrippina, draped, right, wearing crown of corn-ears, hair in long plait behind. (reverse)
- Production date
- 50-54
- Dimensions
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Weight: 3.56 grammes
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- Agrippina, given the title of Augusta in AD 50, was the first Roman empress to appear on coins in her lifetime.
- Location
- On display (G49/dc10/p1/no6)
- Exhibition history
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Exhibited:
2005-2006 25 Jul-13 Jan, Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Buried Treasure: Finding Our Past
2005 12 Feb-26 Jun, Newcastle, Hancock Museum, Buried Treasure: Finding Our Past
2004 1 Oct-2005 15 Jan, Manchester Museum, Buried Treasure: Finding Our Past
2004 30 Apr-21 Sep, Cardiff, National Museums & Galleries of Wales, Buried Treasure: Finding Our Past
- Acquisition date
- 1973
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 1973,0822.326