Claudius and Agrippina II on Roman provincial coins

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  1. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Dual portrait coins of the Roman imperial series featuring these two historical figures are pricey!

    Roman provincial coins represent a more affordable and interesting alternative. Here are a few from my collection. Let's see your Claudius provincials, Agrippina II provincials or coins featuring both of 'em!

    Claudius and Agrippina II Thyateira 2.jpg
    Claudius, AD 41-54 and Agrippina II, AD 50-59.
    Roman provincial Æ 20.2 mm, 5.81 g, 10 h.
    Lydia, Thyatira, AD 50-54.
    Obv: ΤΙ ΚΛΑYΔΙΟC CЄΒΑCΤΟC, bare head of Claudius right.
    Rev: ΑΓΡΙΠΠΙΝΑΝ CЄΒΑCΤΗΝ ΘΥΑΤΙΡΗΝΟΙ, draped bust of Agrippina right.
    Refs: Sear 507; RPC I 2380; BMC 22. 301, 57; SNG München 611; SNG von Aulock --; SNG Copenhagen --; Mionnet --; Wiczay --.

    Claudius and Agrippina II Bosporus.jpg
    Claudius, AD 41-54 and Agrippina II, AD 50-59.
    Roman provincial Æ 12 Nummia, 9.30 gm, 25.0 mm.
    Bosporos, under King Kotys I, AD 50-54.
    Obv: ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΚΑΙCΑΡΟC, laureate head of Claudius, right.
    Rev: ΙΟΥΛΙΑΝ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΙΝΑΝ CΕΒΑCΤΗΝ, head of Agrippina II, left, in loop ponytail; BAK before.
    Refs: SGI 5438; RPC 1925; BMC 13.52,7; Anokhin Bosporus 348; SNG Copenhagen 31.

    Trajan and Plotina.jpg
    Claudius, AD 41-54 and Agrippina II, AD 50-59.*
    Roman Provincial Æ 15.2 mm3.06 g;
    Syria: Coele-Syria, Claudia Leucas (Balanea), AD 50-54
    Obv: ΛΕVΚΑΔΙѠΝ, radiate head of emperor, r.
    Rev: ΤѠΝΚΑI ΚΛΑVΔΙΑΙѠΝ, head of empress, r., wearing crescent.
    Refs: SGI 508; BMC 20, p. 296, no. 1, pl. XXXVII, 1; Lindgren I 2180; RPC I 4465

    *Sear, Lindgren and the British Museum attribute this coin to Claudius and Agrippina II. However, as noted by Imhoof-Blumer, and reiterated by RPC (see p. 640), the coin may portray Trajan and Plotina. The obverse bust has Trajan's features, with a similarity to other coins of Trajan from Claudia Leucas (Balanea); in addition, the reverse has the facial features and hairstyle of Plotina. Others prefer to consider this a pseudo-autonomous issue depicting Helios and Selene.
     
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