COIN (ROMAN)

Roman coin; silver denarius of Caligula (AD 37-41), dating to AD 40 (Reece Period 1), Mint of Rome.



Obv. C CAESAR AVG PON TR POT III COS III; Laureate head of Caligula right.



Rev. SPQR P P OB C S in wreath



RIC I, p. 109, no. 28



Diameter 18.3mm, weight 3.09g.

Ruler: Caligula
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: C CAESAR AVG PON [M TR POT III COS III]
Reverse: Wreath containing inscription S P Q R P P OB C S
Reverse legend: S P Q R / P P / OB C S
Dated: 40.0 to 40.0
Weight (g): 3.09
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Fenton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).gai.28