Gaul, Nemausus c. AD 10-14

Augustus & Agrippa Dupondius – Because Nothing Says “Friendship Goals” Like Chaining a Crocodile to a Palm Tree
Gaul, Nemausus, c. AD 10–14 | XF | Strike: 4/5 | Surface: 4/5

Step aside, modern bromances—Augustus and Agrippa were the original duo, and they commemorated their legendary friendship not with selfies, but with a coin featuring a chained crocodile. That’s right: this iconic piece from Roman Gaul proves that imperial propaganda was alive, well, and weird.

On the reverse? A crocodile chained to a palm tree—because nothing says "we conquered Egypt" like turning a dangerous reptile into decorative shrubbery. It's part victory lap, part vacation postcard from Cleopatra’s old stomping grounds.

Struck between AD 10–14 (give or take a toga), this AE dupondius is heavy on symbolism, light on subtlety, and straight-up fabulous. With a near-mint strike and surface that’s smoother than a senator's bribe, it's ready to be the crown jewel of any collection—or at least a great conversation starter at historically themed dinner parties.

Grab it before it escapes. You never know with crocodiles.