COIN (ROMAN)

Roman copper alloy sestertius of the empress Agrippina Senior (died AD 33), struck under Caligula (AD 37-41) (Reece Period 1), S P Q R MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE, Mint of Rome, AD 37-41. RIC I, p. 112, no. 55. This is one of only two coins of this type which appear to have been found in Britain. The other was found in Oxfordshire: BERK-6C41FC.

Ruler: Agrippina the Elder
Denomination: Sestertius
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Draped bust right with hair in queue
Obverse legend: [AGRIPPINA M F MAT] C CAESARIS AVGVSTI
Reverse: Carpentum (imperial carriage) left, drawn by two mules
Reverse legend: (SPQR) [MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE]
Dated: 37.0 to 41.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Churston-with-Galmpton
District: Torbay
County: Torbay
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
Recorded at Exeter University Open Day June 2011.