JUDAEA, Herodians. Agrippa I, with Gaius (Caligula). 37-43 CE. Æ (22mm, 10.02 g, 12h). Caesarea Panias (Caesarea Philippi) mint. Dated RY 5 of Agrippa I (40/1 CE). Near VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 495. Estimated: $ 750

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JUDAEA, Herodians. Agrippa I, with Gaius (Caligula). 37-43 CE. Æ (22mm, 10.02 g, 12h). Caesarea Panias (Caesarea Philippi) mint. Dated RY 5 of Agrippa I (40/1 CE). ΓAIΩ [KAIΣAPI ΣEBA]ΣTΩ ΓEPMANIKω, laureate head of Gaius Caligula left / NOMIΣ BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΓPIΠΠA, Germanicus in triumphal quadriga right, holding eagle-tipped scepter and reins in right hand; L E (date) in exergue. Burnett, Agrippa 4976; Meshorer 116; Hendin 6270; RPC I 4976; Sofaer –. Dark brown surfaces, porosity and scratches on obverse. Near VF. Rare.

The grandson of Herod I, Agrippa I, so-named in honor of the victor of Actium, spent much of his youth in the Roman imperial court. Popular with the imperial family, including the emperor Tiberius, Agrippa passed much of his time in the home of Antonia Minor, the mother of Germanicus and the future emperor Claudius. There, the boys became great friends, and as an older man, Agrippa became attached to the future emperor Gaius, being appointed governor of the territories of Batanaea and Trachonitis upon Gaius’ accession. Unfortunately contemporary politics placed a significant strain on the relationship between the king and Rome. In 39 CE Agrippa’s uncle, Antipas, was accused of plotting with the Parthians and was exiled. Agrippa’s loyalty gained him his uncle’s forfeited territories. In 40 CE renewed riots between Greeks and Jews broke out in Alexandria, and Gaius, clearly unhappy with his Jewish subjects, provocatively ordered the installation of a statue of himself within the Holy of Holies in Jerusalem. Agrippa, who had been unsuccessfully involved in trying to quell similar riots in Alexandria before, sought to emphasize his loyalty to local Roman officials by striking coinage which commemorated his long-standing friendship with Gaius and, especially, Germanicus. Based on the dupondii struck in honor of the emperor’s father Germanicus, this coin includes the great general riding in his triumphal car in honor of his recovery of the standards lost by Varus, rather than portraying Agrippa himself, an identification emphasized by the specific inclusion of the word NOMISMA in the legend. By avoiding self promotion, Agrippa hoped to successfully navigate the treacherous waters which might result in his own removal from power.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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