Authentic evidence of ancient culture as wall decoration
For lovers of ancient Roman cultural history, for teachers and pupils in art and history lessons, inspiring insights are offered by mental journeys into the spectacular past of historical events. The era of the eccentric Emperor Nero and his power-hungry mother Agrippina always offers new and interesting material for young and old history researchers.
Aureus - Imperial coin in ancient Rome
The aureus was a very valuable gold coin and a means of payment in ancient Roman business life. It weighed 8.19 g and contained a high proportion of fine gold. It was in circulation from 27 BC to the 4th century AD. As the emperor was also the master of the minting motifs of the coins, he also determined their respective depictions. It is therefore very surprising for the time that Agrippina was depicted together and on an equal footing with her husband, Emperor Claudius, and later with her son, Emperor Nero.
The coin relief on offer in the Roman Shop depicts the obverse of an aureus and is an enlarged replica of the gold coin. The image shows Nero with his mother, Agrippina the Younger. Here too, both busts are depicted on an equal footing, side by side and looking to the right. The original was minted at the time of Emperor Nero. The inscription reads: NERO CLAVD DIVI F CAES AVG GERM IMP TR P COS.
- The coin relief is a beautiful, enlarged replica of a Roman gold coin made from a plaster cast
- The original was minted in 55 AD
- The gold-colored design of the coin relief is exceptionally elegant
- Made by hand in Germany
- The diameter is 16 cm
- Height approx. 2.5 cm
Agrippina - extraordinary and dominant
Agrippina was the wife of Emperor Claudius and mother of Nero. This gave her a very prestigious position, which she used to her advantage as far as possible. She used this position to influence her husband's political affairs. Contrary to the moral standards of the time, Agrippina was driven by a thirst for power and self-interest. She was seen as manipulative and dominant. As a result, she managed to ensure that her biological son Nero was appointed to the throne, contrary to Claudius' son Britannicus' actual succession. However, in order to prevent a possible change by Claudius, she unscrupulously poisoned him in order to then assert her power and influence over Nero. When her popularity waned and Nero sought to assert his power, he turned his back on her and had her killed.
Coin relief Nero / Agrippina - noble and special
Beautiful and noble wall decoration for people who love something special and an extraordinary gift for a loved one who is interested in history.
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