Countermark applied during the reign of Caligula
Description:
Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As, Rome mint 7-6 BC. P. Lurius Agrippa moneyer. Countermark applied during the reign of Caligula (37-41 AD). CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT; bare head right; c/m: CAESAR ligate / P LVRIVS AGRIPPA III VIR AAAFF; SC.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
7,4 g
Grade:
F/F c/m: VF
Attribution:
RIC 427 ; countermark Martini Pangerl Collection 43
Commentary:
scarce c/m; brown patina, two hairline scratches on reverse
History:
Gens Luria was a minor plebeian family which held some positions in the time of Octavian/Augustus.
Article Number:
062-07-03-44493