Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Empress Agrippina
Ancient Roman
37–41
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.5 cm (1 7/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
Chariotscoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays the empress Agrippina, facing right. The coin was struck after her death. On the back, a type of chariot called a Carpentum is depicted.
