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Caligula and Agrippina Denarius Replica | Hand-Struck Silver Coin
32,00 €
Hand-struck surface irregularities replicate ancient minting techniques.
An authentic RIC I² 8 example achieved US$4,250—approximately €3,650—at CNG in May 2026, before buyer’s fees. CNG 132, lot 747 auction record
Hand-struck sterling silver replica of the rare Caligula and Agrippina the Elder denarius, issued at Lugdunum in AD 37–38. This mother-and-son portrait type pairs the bare head of Caligula with a draped portrait of his mother, commemorating her memory and emphasizing his descent from Augustus.
✓ Solid sterling silver (.925)
✓ Hand-struck — not cast or machine-pressed
✓ Ships within 3 business days
✓ Historical portraits and legends
✓ Each piece is unique by design
✓ Museum-quality replica for collectors and study
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Why collectors buy this piece
• Recreates the rare Caligula and Agrippina the Elder denarius catalogued as RIC I² 8
• Combines two distinctive Julio-Claudian portraits on one silver coin
• Commemorates Caligula’s mother through a posthumous portrait
• Preserves the reverse legend identifying Agrippina as the emperor’s mother
• Appeals to collectors interested in Roman imperial women and dynastic coinage
• Individually hammered in solid sterling silver using traditional striking methods
Best suited for collectors of Caligula, Agrippina the Elder, Julio-Claudian portraiture and Roman silver denarii.
Overview & Craftsmanship
This Caligula and Agrippina denarius replica brings together the portraits of an emperor and the mother whose ancestry helped support his imperial position. Caligula appears bare-headed on the obverse, while Agrippina the Elder is shown draped on the reverse, her hair arranged in waves and gathered into a long plait behind her neck.
The design follows the ancient silver issue catalogued as RIC I² 8. Its appeal lies in the relationship between the two portraits: the reigning emperor on one side and his deceased mother, explicitly identified by the reverse inscription, on the other.
Each replica is individually hand-struck in sterling silver (.925). The hammering process produces differences in flan shape, centering and relief, giving each piece its own surface character.
Historical & Numismatic Background
- Caligula ruled the Roman Empire from AD 37 to AD 41.
- His mother, Agrippina the Elder, was a granddaughter of Augustus and the wife of Germanicus.
- By the time Caligula became emperor, both his parents had died.
- This denarius belongs to his coinage honoring deceased family members.
- The reverse legend, AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM, identifies her as “Agrippina, mother of Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.”
- The paired portraits can be read as both a family memorial and a statement of dynastic legitimacy.
The British Museum identifies this issue as a tribute to Caligula’s deceased mother; the dynastic interpretation also appears in published auction commentary. British Museum, CNG catalogue commentary
Numismatic References
This replica is inspired by ancient issues documented in standard numismatic references, including:
– RIC I² 8
– BMCRE I 8
– Lyon 162
– RSC 4 — Caligula and Agrippina Senior
– CBN 12–13
These references identify the bare-headed Caligula / Agrippina the Elder denarius type. CNG reference specimen
Technical Details & Variations
Type: Caligula and Agrippina the Elder denarius replica
Denomination represented: AR Denarius
Mint: Lugdunum (Lyon)
Era represented: 37-38 AD
Material: Sterling silver (.925)
Weight: 3.03 gr
Dimensions: 19.2 mm
Manufacturing method: Hand-struck (hammered)
Obverse: Bare head of Caligula facing right
Legend:
C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT
Reverse: Draped bust of Agrippina the Elder facing right, with her hair gathered into a long plait behind her neck
Legend:
AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM
Due to the traditional hand-striking process, variations in weight, diameter, strike, and surface are expected.
Intended Use
Suitable for:
– collections of Roman imperial coin replicas
– historical and educational displays
– studies of Roman portraiture and imperial women
– reenactment and teaching collections
– distinctive numismatic gifts
Replica Disclaimer
This item is a hand-struck sterling silver replica inspired by ancient coinage. It is not an original ancient coin.
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| Weight | 3,03 g |
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| Dimensions | 19,2 mm |
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