Agrippa (grandfather of Caligula) Æ As. Rome, AD 37-41. M•AGRIPPA•L•F•COS•III, head to left, wearing rostral crown / Neptune standing to left, holding small dolphin and trident; S-C across fields. RIC I 58 (Gaius); C. 3; BMCRE 161 (Tiberius). 12.50g, 27mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; attractive brown patina, a wonderfully detailed example featuring a handsome portrait of Agrippa.
Acquired from Numismatica Ars Classica;
Ex Ernst Ploil Collection, Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 106, 9 May 2018, lot 1344.
Price realized | 750 GBP |
Starting price | 360 GBP |
Estimate | 600 GBP |