| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 133 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 54 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Lydia. Mostene. Claudius with Agrippina Minor AD 41-54. Pedanius, magistrate Bronze Æ 21 mm, 5,91 g [TI K]ΛAYΔ[ION KAICAPA ΘEAN AΓΡIΠΠINAN], jugate draped busts of Claudius, laureate, and Agrippina right / [EΠI ΠEΔANIOY KAICAPEⲰN M]OCTHN[ⲰN], Hero on horseback right, holding labrys. Good Fine RPC I 2461; GRPC 30; SNG Copenhagen 285; SNG von Aulock 3029; BMC 7-8. The historical narrative of Claudius and Agrippina Minor, unfolding in ancient Rome, is a tale of intricate family dynamics, strategic alliances, and the pursuit of power within the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Agrippina, sister of Caligula and daughter of the esteemed Germanicus, entered a strategic marriage with her uncle, Claudius, in AD 49. This union aimed to secure her position and that of her son Nero, born from her previous marriage. Agrippina's influence on Claudius was profound. She played a pivotal role in convincing him to adopt Nero as his heir in AD 53, bypassing Claudius's own son Britannicus. This move ensured the continuity of the imperial lineage. Agrippina, elevated to a prominent position, exercised considerable sway at the imperial court, involving herself in political matters. The death of Claudius in AD 54 marks a crucial turning point. Historical accounts suggest that Agrippina may have played a role in his demise to pave the way for Nero's ascent to the throne, with whispers of poison lingering in the annals of history. The early years of Nero's reign saw Agrippina's continued influence, but tensions eventually emerged between mother and son. The once-powerful Agrippina met a tragic end in AD 59 when Nero, driven by political ambitions and conflicts, ordered her assassination. The Claudius-Agrippina alliance, initially a strategic move, encapsulates the complexity and ruthlessness of Roman imperial politics. Their story unfolds as a captivating saga of familial bonds entangled with power struggles, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of Roman history. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
