Description: Roman Empire, Twelve Caesars. Provincial series. Caesar Augustus (r. 27 BC - 14 AD) and Marcus Agrippa AE (Bronze) 'crocodile' dupondius. Mint of Nemausus, Gaul, ca. 10-14. XF; two fine portraits on a lustrous and glossy patina. Virtually as struck. Design: Laureate head of Augustus (on right) and head of Marcus Agrippa (on left), wearing rostral crown, facing away from one another / Crocodile (symbol of conquest of Egypt) right, chained to palm tree; two palm fronds below, COL-NEM across fields Ref. RIC I 160. RPC 525. Dimensions: 27 mm / 13.39 gm / 12h Condition: XF; high grade example of a desirable type. Note: The crocodile on the reverse of this type was an unambiguous allusion to the conquest of Egypt completed by Augustus and Agrippa in 31 BC after defeating Antony and Cleopatra. Some of Augustus' veterans from the campaign resettled in Nemausus, thus identifying the French city with Egypt and its conquest on coinage. All coins are guaranteed authentic and backed by Miller Ancients’ returns policy. Miller Ancients is a New York-based ancient coin firm that is proud to offer 15 years of experience and has sold over 10,000 coins to date. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Price: 1550 USD
Location: New York, New York
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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: Dupondius
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 14 AD
Era: Ancient
Ruler: Augustus
